{"id":8424,"date":"2023-11-02T11:49:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/?p=8424"},"modified":"2023-11-02T11:49:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T11:49:32","slug":"blackboard-upgrade-november-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2023\/11\/02\/blackboard-upgrade-november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackboard Upgrade \u2013 November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The new features in Blackboard\u2019s November upgrade will be available from the morning of Friday 3rd November. This month\u2019s upgrade includes the following new features to Ultra courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#change-mark-using\">Ability to change &#8216;Mark using&#8217; option without updating the Turnitin assignment due date<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#image-insert\">Improved image insertion tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#matching-questions\">Improvements to matching questions in tests<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#journals\">Improvements to journals navigation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"change-mark-using\">Ability to change &#8216;Mark using&#8217; option without updating the Turnitin assignment due date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A source of frustration with Turnitin and Ultra courses has been that once the assignment due date has passed it is not possible to change the &#8216;Mark using&#8217; option. This means that if the UnderGrad Letter or PostGrad Letter schema has not been selected when setting up the assignment, it cannot be selected during the marking process without moving the due date to the future, which in most cases is not an advisable course of action. This has meant that in cases where the correct marking schema has not been selected, a mapped Gradebook item has to be created to show the numeric grades as letters. This restriction has now been removed, and &#8216;Mark using&#8217; can be changed without changing the due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-1.jpg 912w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-1-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 View of the Ultra gradebook showing the same assignment with marks displayed first as numbers and second as letters<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff can update the &#8216;Mark using&#8217; option in the gradebook by selecting the assignment in the column header and choosing &#8216;Edit&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/flip-schema-2-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Editing an assignment&#8217;s options via the Ultra gradebook<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that once the desired &#8216;Mark using&#8217; option has been selected and saved, the gradebook will continue to show the original mark until the page is refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><sup><a href=\"#top\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"image-insert\">Improved image insertion tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following November&#8217;s upgrade, the Ultra rich text editor will have a dedicated button for image insertion. Previously, images were inserted using the attachment button. As well as being more intuitive, the new image insertion tool will allow images to be zoomed into, and to have the aspect ratio adjusted prior to insertion. Once inserted, images can be resized by using the grab handles on the inserted image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion.jpg 852w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 New image insertion tool in the Ultra rich text editor<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-2.jpg 844w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-2-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-2-768x718.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Options to zoom into and adjust the aspect ratio of images using the new Ultra image insertion tool<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-3.jpg 825w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/image-insertion-3-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Resizing an image<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><sup><a href=\"#top\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matching-questions\">Improvements to matching questions in tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on last month&#8217;s upgrade, which improved multiple choice questions in Ultra tests, the November upgrade improves matching questions in tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using matching questions, the options to select partial and negative credit and to allow a negative overall score are now easier to select. Partial and negative credit is on by default, and credit is automatically distributed equally across the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-1.jpg 898w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-1-768x778.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Improved matching questions in Ultra tests<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional answers (i.e., answers for which there is no corresponding prompt) has been renamed &#8216;Distractors&#8217; to more accurately reflect its function in matching questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-2.jpg 898w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-2-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/matching-question-2-768x331.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Adding distractors (previously called additional answers)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the above example, students would have seven possible answers to match to four prompts, and would score 25% of the total value of the question for each correct match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that images, video, and mathematical formulae can also be used in matching questions, as well as in most other types of question in Ultra tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about using matching questions is available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Instructor\/Ultra\/Tests_Pools_Surveys\/Question_Types\/Matching_Questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackboard Help &#8211; Matching Questions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about setting up tests in Ultra courses is available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Instructor\/Ultra\/Tests_Pools_Surveys\/Create_Tests_and_Surveys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackboard Help &#8211; Create Tests<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><sup><a href=\"#top\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"journals\">Improvements to journals navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the November upgrade, the &#8216;Marks and Participation&#8217; option in Ultra journals will be available via the tab navigation on the left-hand side of the screen, providing consistency of navigation with Ultra discussions and assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/journals-880x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/journals-880x1024.jpg 880w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/journals-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/journals-768x894.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/journals.jpg 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>\u2022 Journals in Ultra courses &#8211; old view (top) and new view (bottom)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><sup><a href=\"#top\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As ever, please get in touch with your learning technologist if you would like any more information about the new features available in this month\u2019s upgrade: <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/staff\/nile-help\/who-is-my-learning-technologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who is my learning technologist?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new features in Blackboard\u2019s November upgrade will be available from the morning of Friday 3rd November. 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