The document discusses Adaptive Release, a feature in Blackboard that allows instructors to control student access to course materials and activities. Adaptive Release enables faculty to restrict access based on criteria like date/time, group membership, completion of grade items, or review status. This allows things like releasing content in stages, creating custom learning paths, or providing accommodations. The document provides examples of how Adaptive Release can be used and recommendations for setting it up effectively.

1. Controlling Student Access to Materials in Blackboard Jason Rhode, Assistant Director Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center jrhode@niu.edu | jasonrhode.com | twitter.com/jrhode Resources available http://www.niu.edu/blackboard/coursecontent/managing.shtml

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12. Contact the Presenter Jason Rhode, Ph.D. Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Northern Illinois University [email_address] jasonrhode.com twitter.com/jrhode 815.753.2475