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Microsoft’s release of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) has many of the downsides of using Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) with OAK, along with one major setback: users cannot access a page that has a text box editor UNLESS “Compatibility Mode” is turned ON. One other item that users should know: the… Read More

Blackboard Mobile Learn gives you interactive access to your courses and class content on your smart phone and iPhone OS devices.  Instructors and students can view announcements, participate in discussions, view grades, and access several other course areas by using Mobile Learn. Due to contract restrictions, Blackboard Mobile Learn is… Read More

Getting to Know the New OAK. There are some significant changes to OAK and several new features. Instructors are encouraged to download the “Getting to Know Blackboard 9.1” guide with screenshots of the new course menus and control panel. Moving Course Material: Course Export vs. Course Copy. When copying content… Read More

What is it?  Blackboard Mobile Learn gives you interactive access to your courses and class content on your smart phone and iPhone OS devices.  Instructors and students can view announcements, participate in discussions, view grades, and access several other course areas by using Mobile Learn. Who can use it? Due… Read More

Instructors can add media to their courses with iTunes U while reducing the strain on OAK servers. “Restricted” course areas restrict access to their iTunes U course area to those enrolled in that course, while “Public” courses are open to anyone who accesses Vanderbilt iTunes U store. To learn how… Read More

As the number of browser/OS versions increases, and issues arise that are difficult to pinpoint, a browser checker is now available for our community. This tool checks those browsers that Blackboard has tested and “certified” as well as recommended settings. Click to test your browser now. Read More