UTC Online has officially transitioned to a new Blackboard version. Users are now being directed to the new Blackboard server (bb4.utc.edu) for any Summer 2011 class using UTC Online. All users may login to the new server through MyMocsNet, the login at http://utconline.utc.edu, or directly at https://bb4.utc.edu. The old server which contains Spring 2011 classes and earlier may still be accessed, but you must login directly at http://bb3.utc.edu

WHAT'S NEW
The new Blackboard version adds many great enhancements:
--Improved accessibility for screen reader users
--Improved assignment features
--Improved management of groups
--New overall look and feel
--New tools: Blogs, Journals, Mashups, and Wikis

A detailed list of what's new is located at http://utconline.utc.edu/upgrade_bb9_features.php

TRAINING & HELP DOCUMENTATION
Training for students is being offered through the self-paced "Student UTC Online Training" class found in the "Enroll in Student Training" module located on the Courses tab within Blackboard. Students may self-enroll in this training class to learn more about the new Blackboard version.

Help documentation for all users is located at http://utconline.utc.edu/upgrade_bb9_help.php

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