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New Ultra Feature Alert

Coming up in early April 2026, Blackboard will have additional options for assignments submission options, so I just thought I'd give y'all a preview so no one freaks out. You will see these new options under your assignment settings, with a new section called...

Offline Submissions Confusion

So this is a problem that has been brought to the attention of, well, a lot of people: a faculty has an assignment done offline, but with grades to be posted in the gradebook. Said faculty creates the assignment in Blackboard, then check the "Collect Submissions...

Accessibility Beyond Ally: Canva Edition

Last semester, we all got an email from Wendy Parks informing us that the college had started a Canva Pro pilot program at the college. I have been using Canva for a long time and this is where I create all my presentations (but Canva does a lot more than that),...
Learning Technologies Spring 2023 In-Service Sessions

Learning Technologies Spring 2023 In-Service Sessions

Have questions about the latest update to Blackboard? Just need some assistance getting set up for the term? LT is here to help. We'll be hosting several sessions at In-Service both on campus and online:  Blackboard Assistance LabGet help with all things...

ARI Support

ARI Support

Before you can enjoy a restful Winter Break, you've got to get those grades submitted! We're here to help you through that process. Get Help ASAP For immediate assistance, you can always contact us at learningtech@cod.edu. We're here to help from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....

End of Term Resources for Fall 2022

End of Term Resources for Fall 2022

The Fall Term is quickly coming to a close. We know this can be a stressful time of year with finals, presentations, projects and more as you try to wrap up courses before grades are due and Winter Break begins. So, we want to...