Have you ever thought "Blackboard Upgrade" and groaned?  Well, no more!  Come learn about the latest functionality within Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP6, and how it facilitates more effective and efficient teaching.  This presentation will provide an overview of some of the new features, outline our service pack strategy, and identify all the resources that are available to you.

This keynote was a panel discussion moderated by Ken Sadowski, Assistant Director of Instructional Design, University of Chicago. The panel members were Karen Gersten, President, Kendall College, Klara Jelinkova, CIO, University of Chicago, Bruce Montes, Director of Academic Technology Services, Loyola University Chicago, and Jon Orech, Technology Coordinator, Downers Grove Community HS District 99.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

Have you ever thought "Blackboard Upgrade" and groaned?  Well, no more!  Come learn about the latest functionality within Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP6, and how it facilitates more effective and efficient teaching.  This presentation will provide an overview of some of the new features, outline our service pack strategy, and identify all the resources that are available to you.

This session was presented by Sheryn Anthens of Blackboard, Inc.

View the archive at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=af24d1d546614e2e98ee4d636a291b241d. Microsoft Silverlight is required to view the archive.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

Hear perspectives from several schools on their experiene with upgrading to Blackboard 9.1.  This panel will feature a comprehensive discussion of upgrade issues from planning to production.  Topics covered will include crititcal pre-upgrade steps, strategies for a smooth technical transition, communication strategies for students adn faculty preparation and adoption, training approaches, and evaluation of the upgrade plan.

This session was presented by Mark Bartlebaugh of Wheaton College, Levy Prukpitikul of Moody Bible College, and Joe Jirka of College of DuPage.

View the archive at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=e866a97fba9847f5b6569cfe7e84eee41d. Microsoft Silverlight is required to view the archive.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

This presentation will detail our recent experiences with conducting a major upgrade to a learning management system, Bb 9.1, using PMBOK a well-defined methodology and "best practices" of project management.  Projects that use the PMBOK methodology generally run smoother with less reactive post-implementation activities, e.g., fixing "how come we did not see that coming" problems.  The discussion will also include: how and why we used project management methodology; use of staging environment to help faculty become comfortable with the new interface of Bb 9.1 and develop courses for Summer 2011; creation and use of Google sites to help with project management, communication with faculty and foundation for developing training initiatives adn documentation; and faculty outreach initiatives, e.g., "road shows", and "getting started" training initiatives.

This session was presented by Florence Yun, Lauree Garvin, Christina Bellow, and Terry Moy of Loyola University Chicago.

View the archive at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=e76583e92d0c4e89970c7a7e9fe30ea71d. Microsoft Silverlight is required to view the archive.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

Need a refresher of what your options are with a Blackboard Upgrade to 9.1?  Let us point you in the right direction.  Come learn about the best practices and strategies for planning a move to Learn 9.1 from the CE/Vista or Blackboard Classic platforms.  This presentation will provide an overview and considerations for making the transition to Learn 9.1.

This session was presented by Liam Ferris of Blackboard, Inc.

View the archive of Upgrading Success to Blackboard 9.1 at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=6cd0450f21494460a09cee8390e5f9c81d. Microsoft Silverlight is required to view the archive.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

The most recent upgrade to Blackboard 9.1 at Northern Illinois University has proven to be very successful and has received a lot of positive feedback from faculty and teaching staff.  This panel will share the strategies, best practices, and the training and support offered to NIU faculty, staff and teaching assistants that made their upgrade a success.  Participants who are planning an upgrade for their own institution will be able to get copies of the upgrade documents to adopt and customize for their own needs.

This session was presented by Caroline Conlon, Jason Rhode, Stephanie Richter, and Olga Urban of Northern Illinois University.

View the archive of LMS Upgrade: A Roadmap for Success at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=e504ea8a9c5e4e11a659950da61cdd191d. Microsoft Silverlight is required to view the archive.

The Blackboard Learn 9.1 mini-series and the Keynote on Friday were all archived thanks to Mediasite.View all of the archives at http://salesdemo.mediasite.com/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=8242d7ba-3dee-447f-99bc-afa0fd7b9c32.

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I forgot to post one of the handouts I had, for a free Webinar Series on Universal Design for faculty and instructional staff, sponsored by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Great Lakes ADA Center. Please consider sharing this opportunity with your faculty development and any instructional staff who it may be of interest to. Thank you for a great conference and support services.