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Blackboard 9.1 service pack 8
We have upgraded to Blackboard 9.1 service pack 8 (sp8) this summer. The short video below from Blackboard provides an overview of the new version. The first minute and 15 seconds are most relevant.
VIDEO
Read a summary of enhancements in Blackboard 9.1 service pack 8.
What differences should staff be aware of?
Key differences in the new version include:
Editing icons (always visible previously) are replaced by rollover editing (giving a cleaner, less cluttered interface)
Show/hide course menu button has been removed. Just hover your mouse to the right of the course menu to see this option
Edit mode is now a green button when on, and greyed out when off
A home icon replaces course titles in the breadcrumb trail. Cicking on the home icon takes you to the course entry point e.g. Announcements
Links are no longer underlined e.g. links to assignment submission points
Change of menu names in content areas: "Create assessments " is now just "Assessments". "Add interactive tool" is just "Tools"
Add tools via "Tools" menu rather than via "Build content"