The document provides information about new features and changes in Blackboard 9.1 from a summer 2011 upgrade at the University of Bristol. Key points include: - Blackboard will be upgraded to version 9.1 between July 26th and August 1st with a read-only replacement service available. - New features include an improved content system, community system, drag and drop uploading, linking to multiple files, and improved grade centre. - Menus have been changed and consolidated to "Build content", "Create assessment" and "Add interactive tool". - It is now easier to add different content types like YouTube videos and Flickr photos. - Blackboard now has wiki and blog options.

1. What’s new in Blackboard 9.1? Summer 2011 Roger Gardner

2. Key information and dates Summer upgrade to version 9.1 between 9.00am Tues 26th July and 1.00pm Mon 1st August. Read-only replacement service available New features, better functionality and fixed bugs Additional work (archiving and the course rollover process)

3. Outline of session For each of the key new and enhanced features Overview Demo Please ask questions at any time

5. Course Content System = searchable and more efficient

6. Institutional area for common files

8. Community System Tabs and targeted information Organisations

9. Community system

10. Drag and Drop upload Getting files into your content area is simple - just drag them across from your "My Documents".

11. Link to multiple files Link to multiple files and even whole folders with a couple of clicks

12. Improved Grade Centre On Control Panel Quicker access See work that needs marking Filter view Shortcuts to favourite filters

13. Improved Grade Centre You can now add feedback files from Quick Comments

14. New menus to add content and activities The menus have changed In 9.1 they are “Build content”, “Create assessment” and “Add interactive tool” The “Create item” button has moved and is now under “Build Content”

15. New menus Blackboard 9.0 Blackboard 9.1

16. New content types It is easier to add a variety of content types, for example YouTube videos and Flickr photos

17. Wiki and blog options 9.1 has Blackboard wiki and blog options Blackboard's vs "Learning Objects“ The different options offer slightly varying functionality e.g. Learning Objects blogs can provide an RSS and export function

19. Students will be able to have access to archived versions of unit courses from their past year of study.

21. Communication What information about Blackboard is most important to you? (e.g. service announcements, new features, guides etc) How would you like to be kept informed? (e.g. email, subscription to blog / Twitter, website, newsletter etc)