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Learn SaaS release 3900.104.0
Blackboard Learn SaaS Continuous Delivery v3900.104.0
Release to Test/Stage: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 | Release to Production: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Original Course View, Ultra Course View
For full feature details, please review the corresponding notes for the Learn 3900.104.0 version included below on this page. Details can be found on Anthology Global Support.
Latest release: 3900.104.0-rel.26+9f248b5 to Production servers to take place on 7 November 2024.
For more information on updates and bug fixes, please visit Anthology Global Support.
November 2024 – 3900.104 Release
The November 2024 - 3900.104 release is robust with features in 8 areas:
- Instructional design;
- Tests and assignments;
- Communication and collaboration;
- Learner progression and personalized experience;
- Integrations;
- Learn core and security;
- Mobile app; and
- Upgrade to Ultra
These improvements impact instructors, students, observers, and administrators. Some features do require administrative action.
Instructors:
- Role play option for AI Conversations
- Video Studio improvements
- Improvement to resizing blocks in Documents
- Empty state indicator for Documents
- Print Tests with questions from Question Pools and other improvements
Instructors and Students:
Students:
Instructors and Administrators:
- Brightspace conversion: quiz pools and quiz sections
- Batch edit: usability improvement
- Download option for student activity log
Observers:
Administrators:
- Enhanced course grades public REST API – Exceptions (Student Attempts)
- New course completion setting in Administrator Panel
All users:
Mobile app
Blackboard mobile app rebranding – 3900.104
Blackboard Learn SaaS
Ultra Course View
Original Course View
Impact: All users
To reflect Anthology Inc.’s rebranding efforts, the Blackboard Learn App will now be known simply as the Blackboard App. The change aligns the app with Anthology, Inc.’s rebranding efforts. The Blackboard App has an updated:
- Splash screen
- App icon
- Name
- App description
These changes reflect Anthology’s vision, which is grounded in dedication to customer-centered innovation to inspire student success and institutional growth.
Image 1. Rebranded logos and designs for the Blackboard App
For Administrators: This feature is available for all courses. There are no configurations needed.
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