Micah Orloff July 7, 2009 For audio call Toll Free 1 - 888-886-3951 and use PIN/code 893737 What's New on Blackboard: Exploring the Grade Center.

Micah OrloffJuly 7, 2009

For audio call Toll Free 1-888-886-3951

and use PIN/code 893737

What's New on Blackboard: Exploring the Grade Center

• Maximize your CCC Confer window.• Mute your phone (*6) if you have visitors or noise in your office.• Please note phone audio may be in presenter-only mode.• Ask questions over the phone when the presenter prompts. • Ask questions throughout presentation via the chat window.• Turn on or off Closed Captioning by clicking on the icon.• Save the presentation or chat by clicking on the icon.• Vote Yes or No by using the icon.

Housekeeping

How to use VoIP1) To listen, adjust your speaker volume (left bottom of window)

2) To speak you’ll need a microphone or USB headset.a) First, run the audio wizard Tools/Audio/Audio Setup Wizard.b) Second, press on the mic icon when it is free (release when finished speaking)

To Send Chat Messages

Type your message and click Send or Enter on your keyboard.

To Turn On Closed CaptioningClick to open the Closed-Captioning text window

Emoticons!

Let everyone know how you feel about the presentation.

Click on one of the emoticons.

Use on above toolbar

What Version of

A. 7.xB. 8.xC. 9.xD. Other (CE, Vista) or not on Bb?

Version 7.x Gradebook

Issues/concerns Features lacking?

Grade Center (v8.x and later) Efficient Grading◦ Web 2.0 (ish) Interface◦ Central Grid for most functions

Customization◦ Smart Views◦ Interactive/Non Interactive

Powerful Analysis◦ Calculated Columns◦ Reports/Notification

Efficient Grading Action Bar Enter Directly

Grade Information Bar

Customization

Freeze Columns

Hide Columns

Drag and Drop Maneuverability

Make changes in batch

Customization: Smart Views

Create a Smart View to see Grade Center data which matches defined criteria such as group membership or performance.

Customization: Other Views

Interactive (Default)Non-Interactive for Accessibility

Powerful Analysis: Calculated Columns

Columns specifically for performing functions

Powerful Analysis: Reports

Generate easy to create, customizable reports that can be printed and include custom data elements

Powerful Analysis: Notification

Quickly email selected/ all participants without having to leave the Grade Center

Powerful Analysis: Grade History

Maintains all data for grade submissions

Demo

Use the buttons in the toolbar to provide your answer

What is the name of the Evaluation tool in Bb?

A.GradesheetB.GradebookC.Grade Center

What version uses the Grade Center?

A.8.xB.9.xC.Both A and B

Create a _______ to see Grade Center data which matches defined criteria such as group membership or performance.

A. Interactive ViewB.Non-Interactive ViewC.Smart View

Getting Started with the Grade Center (PDF) Bb Knowledge Base – Grade Center (HTML) Creating a Grade Center Column-v9 (SWF) Determining Grades and Exemptions (SWF) Analyzing Grades (SWF) Customizing Grade Center (SWF)

Additional Resources

Please keep phone muted (press *6 on the dial pad) To ask a question, please click to raise your hand. Questions will be answered in the order received. When you are called upon by moderator, you can ask your question by:

◦ turning off mute (press *6 again to disable mute) and ask question over phone◦ type question in chat window.

Additional Questions? Email me at morloff@cccone.org

Q&A

Evaluation Survey Link

http://tinyurl.com/ONEeval-09Su-Bbgrades

Thanks for AttendingFor upcoming desktop seminars and links to recently

archived seminars, check the @ONE Web site at:

http://www.cccone.org/seminars/index.php