Category: News

Error creating a Journal in My Dundee – Temporary Fix

Temporary fix Blackboard are still looking at finding a solution for the existing issue that staff have with a difficulty creating a journal. We have now found a work around that will help you to get ready for the start of term. The process is this: In your Sandbox:  Create a Journal, making sure it’s…

Reading List Link Issue

We’ve been receiving reports that the Reading List link is not working correctly in some classes. What’s happening? For a few courses, the Reading List link in the menu is disabled and there is no option to show or hide the link to students. What’s next? We’re working with IT to identify the cause and…

Netflix in the classroom

As an instructor, you may have found yourself wishing you could show a film from Netflix in your classroom. Until recently, Netflix has not allowed their content to be shared in public spaces, even for educational purposes. Netflix have now opened up some of their original content to be screened in the classroom. Netflix has…

Turnitin Issues

Update: We are pleased to advise that service has been restored. We’ve fixed it! Due to unforeseen circumstances, you may have been unable to view Similarity Reports in Turnitin and Turnitin UK today. We are pleased to advise that service has been restored. We encountered a disruption between the following times: PST Feb 17th 02:41…