Updated Panel for Messages - 3900.44

Blackboard Learn SaaS
Ultra Experience
Ultra Course View
Impact: All users

In the past, Messages used a small panel for authoring and presenting a message. This made authoring and viewing messages on devices with larger screens difficult. Now users will author and view Messages on a large panel, supplying a better user experience.

Image 1. Before - Viewing Message on small panel

Before - Viewing Message on small panel

Image 2. After - Viewing Message on large panel

Image 2. After - Viewing Message on large panel

We have also moved two options above the rich content editor:

  • Allow replies to this message
  • Send an email copy to recipients

Image 3. Before - Authoring Message on small panel

Before - Authoring Message on small panel

Image 4. After - Authoring Message on large panel

After - Authoring Message on large panel

Relocating these options improves the user experience for those who use assistive technologies.

Now users on mobile and larger devices will have a great user experience with Messages.

For administrators: This feature is available for all Ultra courses. There are no configurations needed.

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