Instructors can set a title using the input field and can select Apply fix to save.
Instructors can select from the dropdown of available languages and select Apply fix to save.
Instructors can select Preview and Apply to OCR the scanned document and generate a new preview of the result.
Before ultimately selecting Apply to save the changes, the instructor can choose to download the original scanned PDF to save for later if needed.
Enhancements to the student experience when answering fill in the blank questions in tests. Fill in the blank questions now display the blanks inline with the surrounding text, whether the question is presented as a sentence, paragraph, or table. We also added hidden ARIA labels to blanks to improve screen reader accessibility.
Redesigned the Course Messages interface in Blackboard to deliver a cleaner, more modern messaging experience. Messages now appear in chat-style bubbles, with the sender’s messages left-justified and the recipient’s messages right-justified—similar to popular messaging apps like iMessage or Teams. The sender’s avatar is displayed next to their messages, making it easier to visually identify participants in the conversation. Your own avatar does not appear in your view but will be visible to others when you send messages.
This update improves clarity and usability, helping users quickly distinguish between sent and received messages. Time stamps are clearly displayed, and group conversations are visually separated for better organization.
These enhancements are part of ongoing efforts to modernize communication tools and streamline the user experience.
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