[BB] Blackboard moved to new login page.

Dear Blackboard Users

 

The University of Miami's Information Technology (UMIT) continues to work diligently to streamline your online experiences. In November 2018, UMIT enabled a new login page for all Office 365 applications and services, including UM email.  Today, March 9, 2020, Blackboard was migrated to the new login page as well. 

 

There is nothing you need to do, and no Blackboard features will change.  This change is simply to move Blackboard to the new Login screen that will eventually be used for all University of Miami Single Sign-On applications and services.

 

If you experience troubles login in to Blackboard, try clearing the cache of your browser as shown in the links below:

 

·         Clear Firefox Cache

·         Clear Chrome Cache

·         Clear Safari Cache

·         Clear Edge Cache

 

If you have any questions or if you experience any other technical issues, please contact the Blackboard Help Desk at 305-284-3949 (8-3949) or send a request through our online help form at: https://lpt.it.miami.edu/wiki/form/ 

 

Here are two pictures comparing the old and new login screens. 

 

Notice below, that the old login screens had a URL starting with https://caneid.miami.edu/...

 

 

 

The new login screen below will have a URL starting with https://auth.miami.edu/...

 

 

 

We, at the learning Platforms Team always strive to exceed expectations. Please feel free to communicate with us should you have any question about this email.

Our phone number is 305-284-3949 or you can email us at learningplatforms@miami.edu.

HOURS:

Monday - Thursday (Excluding University Holidays)

9 AM – 9 PM

 

Friday

9 AM – 6 PM

 

Saturday - Sunday

9 AM – 2 PM

 

Learning Platforms Team

(P): 305-284-3949

 

[BB] Coronavirus preparation

Dear Blackboard users,

 

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, having a plan in place to ensure continuity in delivering teaching and learning is essential. Being prepared to scale your connectivity to your students is a multi-faceted endeavor. The University of Miami provides free access to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to all faculty members who teach a class.

 

Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact. Collaborate with the Ultra experience opens right in your browser, so you don't have to install any software to join a session.

 

This video will show you how to make Blackboard Collaborate Ultra accessible to your students in Blackboard:

 

·         Add Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to the Course Menu

To learn how to use it, here are a series of videos that can help you get started right away:

 

·         Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience User Interface Tour

·         Breakout Groups in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

·         Sharing PowerPoint Files in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

·         Session Settings in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

·         Private Chat in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

·         Polling in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

·         Share Files to Breakout Groups in Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra Experience

 

The Learning Platforms Team can also provide individual or group trainings at your location or remote. You can book a session with our staff at the link below:

 

·         Book a training with the Learning Platforms Team (Sign in using your UM email alias to book a meeting, you will be sent to the CaneID login page.)

 

We, at the learning Platforms Team always strive to exceed expectations. Please feel free to communicate with us should you have any question about this email.

Our phone number is 305-284-3949 or you can email us at learningplatforms@miami.edu.

HOURS:

Monday - Thursday (Excluding University Holidays)

9 AM – 9 PM

 

Friday

9 AM – 6 PM

 

Saturday - Sunday

9 AM – 2 PM

 

Learning Platforms Team

(P): 305-284-3949

 

 

 

Rick Ramos

Help Desk Supervisor

Phone: 305-284-3949

Email: Learningplatforms@miami.edu

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