[BB] Blackboard link in MyUM - Back! (and improved)

The link in MyUM to Blackboard is back. 

I never knew this link existed. I am staff, so it was hidden from me. I talked with one of our student workers and she said she thought the only way to get to Blackboard was through MyUM, until she started working in our offices. Since lots of people use that pathway, it will soon be visible to everyone, not just students and faculty. Hopefully that will make it easier for more people to find their way to the Blackboard system.

The other three paths, listed below, also get you to Blackboard and will continue to do so.

Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 8-3944 or 786-250-2255

From: <Vilberg>, William Vilberg <bill.vilberg@miami.edu>
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:38 AM
To: Bb Bb <bb@listserv.miami.edu>
Subject: Blackboard link in MyUM - Gone?

There are a number of ways to get to Blackboard at UM. Some people go to MyUM and click on the Blackboard link in the Online Resources module. Something seems to be wrong with that module in MyUM so that the Blackboard link has been hidden from some (all?) people. Here are some alternative paths to Blackboard.

1. Go to http://miami.edu, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click the "Blackboard" link.
2. Go to http://miami.edu/blackboard
3. Go to http://www.courses.miami.edu

These three paths are still working. We will report back when the "Online Resources" module on MyUM is working again.

Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 8-3944 or 786-250-2255

[BB] Blackboard link in MyUM - Gone?

There are a number of ways to get to Blackboard at UM. Some people go to MyUM and click on the Blackboard link in the Online Resources module. Something seems to be wrong with that module in MyUM so that the Blackboard link has been hidden from some (all?) people. Here are some alternative paths to Blackboard.

1. Go to http://miami.edu, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click the "Blackboard" link.
2. Go to http://miami.edu/blackboard
3. Go to http://www.courses.miami.edu

These three paths are still working. We will report back when the "Online Resources" module on MyUM is working again.

Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 8-3944 or 786-250-2255

Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

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From: UM Blackboard Announcements [mailto:BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Boswell, Thomas D.
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:11 AM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

 

I agree with Dr. Pompele.  It upsets me that the Blackboard System changes each year and I have to take more time to relearn how to use some of its features.  I also agree that we do not need all the fancy features.  I too would prefer a basic system that does not change each year.  Having said this, I should also mention that I do use the Blackboard extensively in my classes because it is very helpful, in this day and age, for us to be able to communicate electronically with our students.  Doesn’t Blackboard have a less fancy-basic version we could use?  If not, maybe it is time to consider another company.   How much does UM pay for the use of this system anyway?

 

Thomas D. Boswell

Department of Geography & Regional Studies

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida 33124-2221

(786) 417-6003

TBoswell@Miami.edu

 

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [mailto:BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Pompele, Giovanna
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:14 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

 

I'm not entirely pleased with the new BB myself. Every time there is an update it seems to get worse (like Facebook?). I wonder about how much we are paying for this product, and how many people are using the fancy features. I think it's worth a collective rethinking.

 

Dr. Giovanna Pompele

Women's and Gender Studies Program and English Dept.
University of Miami
252 Memorial Drive Ashe Bldg, Rm 321
Coral Gables, FL 33146

305 662 2453

 

On Sep 19, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Harry, Elizabeth G. wrote:

 

I agree!

 

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

 

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

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Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Just curious but how many of you actually go to the training sessions?  I find these to be most helpful in getting me comfortable with each update to the system. 

Sent from my iPhone 4

On Sep 20, 2012, at 9:20 AM, "Boswell, Thomas D." <tboswell@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

I agree with Dr. Pompele.  It upsets me that the Blackboard System changes each year and I have to take more time to relearn how to use some of its features.  I also agree that we do not need all the fancy features.  I too would prefer a basic system that does not change each year.  Having said this, I should also mention that I do use the Blackboard extensively in my classes because it is very helpful, in this day and age, for us to be able to communicate electronically with our students.  Doesn't Blackboard have a less fancy-basic version we could use?  If not, maybe it is time to consider another company.   How much does UM pay for the use of this system anyway?

 

Thomas D. Boswell

Department of Geography & Regional Studies

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida 33124-2221

(786) 417-6003

TBoswell@Miami.edu

 

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [mailto:BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Pompele, Giovanna
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:14 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

 

I'm not entirely pleased with the new BB myself. Every time there is an update it seems to get worse (like Facebook?). I wonder about how much we are paying for this product, and how many people are using the fancy features. I think it's worth a collective rethinking.

 

Dr. Giovanna Pompele

Women's and Gender Studies Program and English Dept.
University of Miami
252 Memorial Drive Ashe Bldg, Rm 321
Coral Gables, FL 33146

305 662 2453

 

On Sep 19, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Harry, Elizabeth G. wrote:

I agree!

 

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

<image001.png>

 

 

 

 

 

Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

I agree with Dr. Pompele.  It upsets me that the Blackboard System changes each year and I have to take more time to relearn how to use some of its features.  I also agree that we do not need all the fancy features.  I too would prefer a basic system that does not change each year.  Having said this, I should also mention that I do use the Blackboard extensively in my classes because it is very helpful, in this day and age, for us to be able to communicate electronically with our students.  Doesn’t Blackboard have a less fancy-basic version we could use?  If not, maybe it is time to consider another company.   How much does UM pay for the use of this system anyway?

 

Thomas D. Boswell

Department of Geography & Regional Studies

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida 33124-2221

(786) 417-6003

TBoswell@Miami.edu

 

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [mailto:BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Pompele, Giovanna
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:14 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

 

I'm not entirely pleased with the new BB myself. Every time there is an update it seems to get worse (like Facebook?). I wonder about how much we are paying for this product, and how many people are using the fancy features. I think it's worth a collective rethinking.

 

Dr. Giovanna Pompele

Women's and Gender Studies Program and English Dept.
University of Miami
252 Memorial Drive Ashe Bldg, Rm 321
Coral Gables, FL 33146

305 662 2453

 

On Sep 19, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Harry, Elizabeth G. wrote:

I agree!

 

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

<image001.png>

 

 

 

 

 

[BB] CAS authentication is back

Though no techno-adept myself, I find some of the new features of BB very helpful, especially the ability to upload youtube videos for my US defense policy and China-related courses.  Have never had a problem posting announcements, and Rick Ramos and Bill Vilberg have been wonderfully helpful and patient in aiding me to solve the other problems I've had. One of their fixes was even really simple: don't use Explorer as your browser; Firefox is much preferable.

 

Perhaps we could have a poll of BB users on what features we like, find useful vice those we have had problems with are unlikely to ever use?  I suspect we're going to find big differences of opinion.  I know that Prof. Kubalkova, for example, makes extensive use of the discussion board feature, whereas quite a few others do not.

 

Professor June Teufel Dreyer金�芳

Department of Political Science

University of Miami

Coral Gables FL 33124

(305) 284-2403  (T)

(305) 284-3636  (F)

Skype: june.teufel.dreyer

jdreyer@miami.edu

 

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [mailto:BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] On Behalf Of Pompele, Giovanna
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:14 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

 

I'm not entirely pleased with the new BB myself. Every time there is an update it seems to get worse (like Facebook?). I wonder about how much we are paying for this product, and how many people are using the fancy features. I think it's worth a collective rethinking.

 

Dr. Giovanna Pompele

Women's and Gender Studies Program and English Dept.
University of Miami
252 Memorial Drive Ashe Bldg, Rm 321
Coral Gables, FL 33146

305 662 2453

 

On Sep 19, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Harry, Elizabeth G. wrote:

I agree!

 

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

<image001.png>

 

 

 

 

 

Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

I'm not entirely pleased with the new BB myself. Every time there is an update it seems to get worse (like Facebook?). I wonder about how much we are paying for this product, and how many people are using the fancy features. I think it's worth a collective rethinking.

Dr. Giovanna Pompele

Women's and Gender Studies Program and English Dept.
University of Miami
252 Memorial Drive Ashe Bldg, Rm 321
Coral Gables, FL 33146

305 662 2453

On Sep 19, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Harry, Elizabeth G. wrote:

I agree!

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

<image001.png>

 

 

Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

I agree!

Beth Harry, Ph.D.,

Professor and Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning

Co-Director, Project INCLUDE

School of Education, Merrick Bldg., Room 222

University of Miami, 5202 University Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33124-2040

office: (305)284-5363

fax: (305)284-6998

---

From: UM Blackboard Announcements [BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU] on behalf of Kubalkova, Vendulka [vkubalkova@MIAMI.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:16 PM
To: BB@LISTSERV.MIAMI.EDU
Subject: Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

<image001.png>

 

 

[BB] Blackboard Manager position is open

Blackboard and Ed-Tech list members,

If you know anyone that you think would be a good fit, the Blackboard Application Manager position at the University of Miami is open. Applications will be taken through Sept 17 or, if not filled by then, until the position is filled. The position is posted at http://www.miami.edu/careers as position #030745. The official title for the position is "System Analyst (Blackboard)." 

UM is a Blackboard managed hosted school of 15,000 students, with 15,000 unique users per week on our Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP 8 system. We started with Blackboard in 1999 and have the Enterprise/Community system. We are looking at adding Collaborate and Content Management. We use Blackboard almost completely for web enhanced courses, not distance learning.

If someone is interested in providing excellent service to an amazing faculty and student body, this may be the opportunity that person is looking for. Thanks for sharing it with anyone you know who might be a good candidate.

Bill Vilberg
Instructional Advancement Center
Information Technology
University of Miami, FL
bill.vilberg@miami.edu
786-250-2255

Re: [BB] CAS authentication is back

Dear Colleagues,

I have used BB since it was introduced years ago and in fact two of my classes were some years counted as number 3  and 4 in the total count of the use of BB.  So I was a dedicated user but the the "advances" of the Bb technology has gone beyond my capability. 

So this year I have given up.  Totally.

The thing is completely ridiculous.  It keeps telling me that I don't have admin privileges, or it says error and I write a long letter in announcements and it throws me out - and wipes out the message.  I tried to put up my resume and the format of it was so ridiculous that I deleted it:  a page document was on three lines with the lines going a mile to the right and no visible way of how to format.  I posted a banner  after trying for ages until I figured out that it takes only a png format.

So:  I have given up.  I upload everything in my dropbox for which I pay out of my pocket.  I invite students to participate in it (for free).  I upload materials and they upload their assignments including PP which this BB "Rolls Royce"  I suspect could not handle.

I will use only the function through which I will be emailing to the class and brief announcements to be emailed to the class - brief for fear that the system will kick me out and wipe out the message in the process.  It also took me a while  how to operate the discussion board and blogs which too was shrouded in mystery - I will stop using it and use some other private software if that too somehow packs up.

I long for the return of BB about 5 models ago which was user friendly, did not have all of the tricks which I seriously doubt anybody can use.  I suggest that you do a faculty survey and roll back to a usable version.  and make sure that you ask whether faculty actually use it beyond posting a syllabus.  I urge whoever is in charge to reconsider this annual upgrading since this last version in my view is totally useless.

Thanks

Dr.V.Kubalkova

Professor of International Studies

On Sep 5, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Ramos, Ricardo" <r.ramos3@MIAMI.EDU> wrote:

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

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[BB] CAS authentication is back

Hello Bb Users,

 

CAS is now working and you should be able to log into Blackboard.

 

Thank you,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949

 

 

 

[BB] CAS authentication problem

Hello Bb users,

 

We are experiencing issues with CAS preventing access to Blackboard. We are working with the UM users support team  to restore service as soon as possible. We will let you know when it is back up.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Thanks,

 

Rick Ramos

Department of Information Technology

Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor

305-284-3949