Brightspace Blog
Scheduled Down Time
Jan. 20, 2010—Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to add service patches. Please note that we need reserve the third Sunday morning of each month to perform these tasks. This time slot was chosen based on low usage of OAK recorded in system logs....
Differences between courses whose names begin with SYLLABUS and 2010.01.SPR. (Undergraduate Courses Only)
Jan. 15, 2010—All undergraduate courses have duplicate courses in OAK that begin with “SYLLABUS.” These duplicate courses serve as a location for sample course syllabi that undergraduate students can review during the registration period. Students have been informed that the available syllabi are to be used as a guide only and can change. Courses that begin with...
Add Media to Your Courses with iTunes U
Jan. 12, 2010—Instructors can add media to their courses with iTunes U while reducing the strain on OAK servers. “Restricted” course areas restrict access to their iTunes U course area to those enrolled in that course, while “Public” courses are open to anyone who accesses Vanderbilt iTunes U store. To learn how to take advantage of iTunes...
Are you wondering if your new computer is ready for OAK? Check your browser now.
Jan. 4, 2010—As the number of browser/OS versions increases, and issues arise that are difficult to pinpoint, a browser checker is now available for our community. This tool checks those browsers that Blackboard has tested and “certified” as well as recommended settings. Click to test your browser now.
Digital Drop Box Being Phased Out (extended available through 03/12/10)
Jan. 4, 2010—OAK will be undergoing an upgrade in the summer of 2010; this upgrade will no longer have the “Digital Dropbox” tool. The Digital Dropbox has had many issues since Vanderbilt adopted Blackboard and Blackboard’s response was to create a new tool with additional features. Vanderbilt’s current version of Blackboard has this new tool in place....