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An Introduction to its CapabilitiesBlackboard 8.0 Grade CenterAdvantages of Bb Grade CenterKeeping track of your studentsCommunicating with your studentsTracking: all students in one place, early warning systems (in bb 9), running totals, easy adding tests/assignments, smart viewsCommunicating: 2Opening the Grade CenterOpen the Control Panel

Opening the Grade Center2. Grade Center is under Assessment

Grade Center Layout

Adding a Grade ColumnCreating Graded ContentAssignments, Tests, Graded DiscussionsCreating a Column ManuallyNew Grade ColumnManual (see next)Calculated ColumnsWeighted (see next)TotalAverageMin/Max

Grade Column Interface

Weighted Column Interface

Display OptionsSorting by ColumnHiding ColumnsOrganize Columns Smart Views

Grading an AssignmentStudent SubmitsClick on the Dropdown next to a ready grade cell Select Grade DetailsView Attempt

Some Advanced FeaturesGrading SchemasSmart ViewsE.g., Needs GradingSetting Grading PeriodsMoving Columns AroundUpload/DownloadCategories

Getting HelpContact me through email for questions/appointmentsRob Garfield, james.garfield@qc.cuny.eduQCs Blackboard Page: qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/edtech/blackboard/Stay in the loop:Check the CTL Website for workshops: www.qc.cuny.edu/ctlSubscribe to Socrates/Read QC Mailer for event announcements

Help me Help you!Imagine that Im blind!Clearly State your goals/How you want it to workGive as many details as you can about the problemHelp me Help you! (cont)Not so easy to helpMy Grade Center is BrokenThe totals are not right and students cant figure out their grades. Help!Easier to helpIn my Economics 101 course, Im trying to give extra credit on Quiz #3, but my total average column is computing the percentages as if the extra credit adds to the total possible points.I want my students to be able to see what grade they need on the final exam to pass the course. How do I set up such a column?Bb 9.1 TransitionUntil May 18th, every course is available in Bb 8Between May 18th and May 24th ONLY Spring 2012 courses are available in Blackboard 8On May 24th, all courses available on Bb 9.1 EXCEPT Spring 2012 courses which remain on Bb 8On June 15th, all courses are on Bb 9.1Timeline:http://cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/CIS/functions/bb/timeline.html