Blackboard 9.1 is significantly different from earlier versions of the software, both in "look and feel" and functionality. Blackboard 9.1 is the latest major release in Blackboard's Project NG (Next Generation), the merging of Blackboard with its former competitors WebCT and Angel. Project NG will culminate with Blackboard 10.

What's New?

A completely new look and feel.
No Digital Dropbox
Class blogs, group blogs, and personal journals.
Groups can now submit Assignments with grades posted to all students in the group. Students can add communication and collaboration features to their groups.
Notification dashboards for instructors and students with What's New, Needs Attention, Alerts, and To Do communication

Get Blackboard Course Ready for a New Semester!

Imported Blackboard course information from a previous semester? Just starting a new Blackboard course? Before the semester begins there are a few tasks that you need to make sure you review prior to making the course available to students. View or print out "Beginning of Semester Tasks" instructions to help guide you through the steps.

Printable PDF documentation is also available by clicking the links below to view, print, or save

Blackboard 9.1 New Look Overview Printable PDF Video (3 min)

Menu Items (Drag/Drop; Add; Edit) Printable PDF

Blackboard 9.1 Faculty Quick Tips brochure Printable PDF

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