1. What’s New in Blackboard Learn™ Release 9.1

2. Learning Objectives for This Session WHAT’S NEW IN BLACKBOARD LEARN, RELEASE 9.1 Next Steps: Upgrade Center On Demand Learning Center Preview Account Additional Webinars Contact Your Blackboard Account Representative Objectives: Provide a high level overview of what is in the new release and the resources available to help you learn more and start planning your upgrade

3. WHAT’S NEW IN BLACKBOARD LEARN, RELEASE 9.1 Commitment to Quality Client Feedback Addressing K-12 Challenges Change Management Q&A

5. Fixing issues that matter most

6. Client input shaping product roadmap

7. Supporting change

8. Effectively communicating

9. Being preparedTo respond effectively Blackboard is committed to…

10. WHAT’S NEW IN BLACKBOARD LEARN, RELEASE 9.1 Commitment to Quality Client Feedback Addressing K-12 Challenges Change Management Q&A

11. CLIENT FEEDBACK Beta Client Quote “While we are just beginning to apply the new K-12-specific features of 9.1, we are very excited by the new Standards Alignment and Lesson Plan tools incorporated into the product. These, along with the blog and wiki tools, create a managed learning environment that will engage K-12 teachers and administrators and allow them to apply new practices required of 21st Century learners and teachers!” Daniel Lake at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES

12. CLIENT FEEDBACK Beta Client Quote “Today’s students are knowledge seekers, and information seekers, and users of social networking technology. And in order to be successful in our global economy, and in order for them to be global citizens, they need to learn using social networking tools and globalization tools. And Blackboard Learn, Release 9.1 is the closest available to providing that functionality in a learning management system today.” Jed Friedrichsen at Blendedschools.net

13. WHAT’S NEW IN BLACKBOARD LEARN, RELEASE 9.1 Commitment to Quality Client Feedback Addressing K-12 Challenges Change Management Wrap-Up and Q&A

15. Developing 21st Century Skills ADDRESSING K-12 CHALLENGES Individualized Instruction Integrated Media and Engaging Content Active and Social Learning Accessible, Learner Centric Approach in Release 9.1

16. Promote Active Collaboration DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Course Wikis

17. Integrate Visually Engaging Content DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Mash-Ups

18. Driving Standards-Based Teaching and Learning ADDRESSING K-12 CHALLENGES Lesson Planning Standards Alignment and Reporting Curriculum Management Standards Based Instruction in Release 9.1

19. Involve Teachers in Standards Alignment DRIVING STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING Course Level Standards Access

20. Search and Add Alignments DRIVING STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING Course Level Standards Access

21. Make Standards Alignment Transparent DRIVING STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING Visible Standards at Course Level

22. Identify Student Needs Quickly DRIVING STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING Standards Reporting

23. Update Standards Alignments Automatically DRIVING STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING Standards Mapping

24. WHAT’S NEW IN BLACKBOARD LEARN, RELEASE 9.1 Commitment to Quality Client Feedback Addressing K-12 Challenges Change Management Q&A

26. Customized by version

27. Step by step upgrade process

29. Quick Reference Guides

30. Dr. C Podcasts

33. Thank you! Julie.kelleher@blackboard.com