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Coming Soon: New Blackboard Login Screen

The login page for Blackboard will be changing to a new design for improved accessibility on Tuesday, May 26th.
 
The new login will be using the same secure multifactor login that is in use for other COD logins to improve performance and security. 

End of Term Support and Information

Spring Term is almost done--that means it's time to submit Final Grades. Whether you're new to submitting grades or you just need a little help, we have some support resources that explain the process. For any technical issues related to submitting grades through the ARI tool in Blackboard, call or send us an email ASAP so we can assist you and make sure grades get in on time!  

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Entering Final Grades 
You can find instructions for entering grades on our knowledge base.
 
Final Grades Support
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Due Dates Calendar 
You can find the full calendar of due dates for items entered in the ARI tool here. 
SP26 Due Dates
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ARI Resources
We have all of our ARI support in one place on the LT website! 
 
ARI Support Page

Final Grades due dates are approaching! Grades are due May 27th for 16-week and 2nd 12-week classes and May 20th (that's today!) for 2nd 8-week classes. 

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Reminder: Course Removal Starts for Spring and Summer 2024 Courses 

With the move to a SaaS model of Blackboard, the College gained more room to store Blackboard courses. However, this storage, while larger than before, isn't unlimited and in order to stay within our storage limits, we will need to resume the process of removing old courses from Blackboard.
 
Going forward, we will only be storing seven terms of courses and will be removing courses at the end of each term to stay within this limit (don't worry, we'll always let you know when this will be happening). We are currently planning to remove the following from Blackboard: 
 
  • All Blackboard course shells from Spring and Summer 2024
  • Old/Unused zDev shells 
 
This cleanup will happen between the Spring and Summer terms starting May 25th. If you would like to see if you have any courses that will be removed, we have created a term in Blackboard called "To Be Removed." Sort your course list by this term. If you cannot see this term as an option, you have no courses slated for removal. 
 
If you DO have courses that will be removed and would like to preserve them, you can export your course content. 
Once exported, you can use this file to copy content into a new course or zdev shell or simply store it for your personal records. 
 
If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please let us know! 
Blackboard Learn Ultra with devices

Our training sessions for the Spring Term have wrapped up, but you can still learn about Ultra and get support from our on-demand trainings and support labs! Learn more below: 

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Ultra Asynchronous Training
If you want to learn about Ultra but can't make it to one of our trainings you can register for one of our asynchronous online courses and learn at your own pace.
 
You can choose from a PDH option or one that offers the same information without the PDH component. 
Learn More and Register
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Blackboard Ultra Open Lab 
LT Open Labs are ready for all your Ultra questions. During the Spring 2026 Term, labs will be in SRC 3007 on:
 
  • Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
 
For Ultra questions outside of lab hours, we prefer you make an appointment by emailing learningtech@cod.edu. 
 
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Level Up Your Accessibility This Term

There's no better time to learn how to improve the accessibility of your courses! 

On Demand: Blackboard Ally Course Accessibility Report Training

Learn more about the Ally Accessibility Report! You can choose from two versions-- one offers PDH (perfect for faculty looking for PDH hours) and one doesn't. Information and registration information can be found below. 
 
This training introduces faculty to practical methods for identifying, resolving, and prioritizing accessibility issues in their course materials using Blackboard Ally. It highlights common barriers for students, quick wins, and strategies for utilizing the Course Accessibility Report, empowering instructors to make steady, meaningful progress on accessibility without becoming overwhelmed.
Register for PDH Version
Register for Non-PDH Version

 
COD Accessibility Consultant Sessions

COD has partnered with an external accessibility consultant to provide multiple digital accessibility training sessions for all faculty and staff. You can choose from: 
 
Digital Accessibility - Drop-in Q&A Sessions
 
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Make an Appointment with LT

Need a little extra help with structuring your courses? Have specific questions about Blackboard? Looking to make your courses more accessible? We have support for that! Visit our appointments site to book a 30-minute session (either virtual via Teams or in-person) with one of our team members. 
 
Not sure who you need to meet with? You'll find an explanation of what each type of support covers so you can choose what's right for your needs. If you're still not sure, please email us at learningtech@cod.edu and we'll route you to the right person. 
Make an Appointment with LT
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New Posts on the LT Blog!

Christine Monnier is back to blogging for LT! Check out her latest posts (most recent at the bottom, newest are bolded): 
 

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