Upgrade to Blackboard Server Environment - August 2015

When Will the Upgraded System Be Available?

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What Does this Mean for Faculty?

Further to the previous May 27 and June 9 communiques here is an update for the Blackboard upgrade program.The Blackboard system is undergoing upgrades that will provide an enhanced, up-to-date server environment for the Fall 2015 semester.will occurAt 12 noon on August 2, when you log intoPlease be advised that due to 15S being an active semester, 15S (Spring 2015) semester courses will be migrated to the new environment over the weekend of August 29thHowever, this archived course content will be available upon request by contacting Blackboard Support at X2501 or by email at bbhelp@algonquincollege.com a) Addition of a Content Management systemb) Addition of a Portfolio system.c) A new “student view” button.For more details, review the summary of these enhancements here.As of 9 am on August 19th, you will have access to the new environment ( https://blackboard2015.algonquincollege.com ) to perform any course export/ imports from previous semester courses dating back to Fall 2014.Access to older course content will be possible upon request to Blackboard Support.If you have any questions, please contact Blackboard Support ator send an email to bbhelp@algonquincollege.com