Blackboard
Summer of Ultra Update #1
The Fort Hays Summer of Ultra is underway! We are half way through our first session, so it’s time for an update. We have looked at Course Copying, Adding Content, and setting up Assignments and […]
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Blackboard
Introducing Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation
Introducing a new way to navigate Blackboard called Ultra Base Navigation. This new navigation has a sleek, modern look and feel and will save you time with simpler workflows and easier access to important information. […]
Accessibility
Creating Accessible Word Documents
FHSU faculty have free access to Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365). You can request and install it by following the steps in Get Office 365 from TigerTech. Using Office 365 will make sure that your […]
Accessibility
Accessibility Checklist
Accessible course content makes it easier for everyone to read and access your materials and can help improve overall quality and usability. There are many low-effort adjustments you can make to start creating more accessible […]
Accessibility
Creating Accessible PDFs
You need Adobe Acrobat Pro to create fully accessible PDFs by using its built-in accessibility checker tool. Please follow the steps in Adobe Software Products to request a free Adobe Creative Cloud license from FHSU. […]
Blackboard
SafeAssign Review
SafeAssign is a plagiarism detection tool that is built into our Blackboard LMS. When you have students submit their assignments through Blackboard you can choose to have those assignments checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign (click […]
Blackboard
Update: VidGrid Blackboard Integration
VidGrid has just announced brand new functionality to their Blackboard Integration where instructors can access all of VidGrid’s features directly in Blackboard. No longer will users be directed outside of Blackboard to use the tool, […]
Blackboard
New VidGrid Presentation Tools
VidGrid has released some brand new presentation tools to enhance their video recording experience. These new tools include drawing on your screen, changing the webcam view during a recording, a webcam only option, and highlighting […]
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Blackboard
DIY Course Copy in Blackboard
Designing a course is certainly a tremendous undertaking. Luckily—if you already have your course designed—Blackboard is equipped with a feature that allows for any completed course to be copied onto an empty course shell. While […]