Transition from the current Blackboard CE8
to Blackboard Learn 9.1

LSSU has used the current version of Blackboard since January 2009. The company is phasing out this version of their product, and requiring users to upgrade to Blackboard Learn by December 2012. We want this change to be smooth and painless as possible to all our users, please visit this site for futher updates.

Timeline

Summer 2012: Faculty and staff can participate in the Blackboard Learn 9.1 Pilot Program. As part of this pilot program, you will have access to a test course that you can use to explore the new Blackboard envirnoment. Send an email to blackboard@lssu.edu if you wish to participate in this program.

Fall 2012: The system will be made available for users to test and to get familiar with. All course will continue to be taught through the current Blackboard CE8 system.

Spring 2013: All courses taught through Blackboard Learn 9.1.

Want to be introduced to the new system? Attend any of the following sessions to get familiar with Learn 9.1.

Workshops

All sessions held at Library 333 (inside the library 3rd floor). There is no need to register for these sessions.

View of Blackboard Learn

Monday, June 25th 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

New Tools in Blackboard Learn

Friday, June 29th 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Most commonly used features in Blackboard Learn

Tuesday, July 10th 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Migrating Wimba content from CE8 to Blackboard Learn

Thursday, July 12th 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Working with the Grade Book

Tuesday, July 17th 10:00 - 11:30 p.m.

Creating Assessments

Wednesday, July 18th 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Open Lab Sessions

Drop in anytime during the Open Lab sessions, bring your quesitons and meet with Blackboard support

Tuesday, June 26th 9:00 - Noon

Wednesday, July 11th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, July 16th 9:00 - Noon

Thursday, July 19th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, July 20th 9:00 - Noon

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel to contact us at blackboard@lssu.edu.