---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Blackboard <blackboard@blackboard.com> Date: Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM Subject: Catch the Highlights: 5 Takeaways from Blackboard World To: thomas.surprenant@qc.cuny.edu ** If you have trouble viewing this email, read the online version<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/es.aspx?s=2376&e=1576&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>. Even though you weren't able to join us for Blackboard World 2011, we wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on the latest announcements from Blackboard and best practice advice from your peers. Check out the resources below for an overview of the show's highlights: product launches, links to presentations, and a sneak peek at the Blackboard roadmap. We hope to see you next year in New Orleans! * Five Key Takeaways from Blackboard World 2011* *1. Digital Partnerships:* Blackboard has developed a series of partnerships with Pearson<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=252&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>, Cengage<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=253&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>, Wiley<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=254&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>and BFW<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=261&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>(Bedford, Freeman and Worth) to achieve tighter integration of learning content with our learning platform. The McGraw-Hill<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=256&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>integrated solution is the only content provider solution that is generally available now. Blackboard and its partners are poised to provide one destination for accessing online course materials, and significantly improving workflows for system administrators, faculty and students. *2. Quality Matters**:* Blackboard announced a partnership with The Quality MattersTM Program (QM), an independent not-for-profit organization focused on identifying and promoting core principles and effective practices for quality online education. Through this new partnership, Blackboard and QM will work to arm institutions and educators with resources, tools and best practices for online instruction, course design, assessment, student engagement and accessibility. Register for our upcoming webinar on the Blackboard and QM partnership<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=262&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c> . *3. Learn 9.1 SP6:* Blackboard demonstrated the latest service pack for Learn 9.1, which includes grading and content enhancements, SIS data integration, institutional hierarchy for community engagement, support for adaptive release with content management files, and course-embedded assessment. See the new features<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=258&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>. *4. Connect 5:* Blackboard unveiled Blackboard Connect 5, with a brand new interface that makes it easier to craft and send targeted emergency alerts and outreach notifications. Learn more<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=259&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>. *5. Collaborate 11:* Combining the best of Elluminate and Wimba technology, the launch of Blackboard Collaborate 11 includes a new user-driven interface design, web conferencing and enterprise instant messaging integration, voice authoring, and much more. Features and functionality support individual needs and learning styles to maximize student engagement and learning. Try it for free<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=246&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>. *Keynote Address*<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=281&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c> **<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=281&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>Watch the replay<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=281&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c> : Michael Chasen and Ray Henderson outline the Blackboard Learn roadmap. * * *Recorded Sessions*<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=260&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c> * *<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=260&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>Watch the sessions<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/er.aspx?s=2376&lid=260&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c>: Dozens of speaker presentations and session recordings. * * This message was sent to thomas.surprenant@qc.cuny.edu by: *Blackboard Inc.<http://www.blackboard.com/?elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c&elqCampaignId=195> * (blackboard@blackboard.com) 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 USA • Subscribe<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/s.aspx?s=2376&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c&elq=%7E%7Eeloqua..type--emailfield..syntax--recipientid%7E%7E&elqCampaignId=%7E%7Eeloqua..type--campaign..campaignid--0..fieldname--id%7E%7E>• Unsubscribe<http://app.email.blackboard.com/e/u.aspx?s=2376&elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c&elq=%7E%7Eeloqua..type--emailfield..syntax--recipientid%7E%7E&elqCampaignId=%7E%7Eeloqua..type--campaign..campaignid--0..fieldname--id%7E%7E> • Privacy Policy<http://www.blackboard.com/Footer/Privacy-Policy.aspx?elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c&elqCampaignId=195> • Contact Us<http://www.blackboard.com/Contact-Us/Contact-Form.aspx?elq=78fd46443a264bcd8db967afc191dc5c&elqCampaignId=195> -- chirp elt Dr. Thomas T. 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