Blackboard 9.1 introduces several new features including a notifications dashboard, avatars, improved modules, and an edit mode. Modules allow content to be customized and moved easily. Notifications are improved for both students and faculty, with alerts and to-do lists. The edit mode toggles editing on or off. Content can be saved by archiving the full course or exporting just the framework.

1. Blackboard is about to get better: Exploring Blackboard 9.1 Shaun Holland Instructional Technology

2. Agenda New Features in Bb 9.1 Login Page Notifications Dashboard Avatars Your Course Edit Mode Assignments Exams Grades Collaborations Saving your content Archive vs. Export

3. Modules Available throughout Blackboard Moveable Multiple variety Modules – An object containing information you can customize

4. Notifications Oriented towards Faculty Needs Attention Alerts Oriented towards Students To Do What’s New

5. Edit Mode Edit Mode on = Edit away! Edit Mode off = Student View

6. Collaborations

7. Saving your Content Archive – Saves everything Export – The framework Create your course – Export Finished with your course – BOTH!

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