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MAY 2014 UPDATES:

Tips for using SafeAsign
Recent version of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have security measures that may affect actions on a secure site that begins with https:// (note the "s"). Blackboard is a secure site and contains the https:// in the address bar at the top of the page. When using SafeAssign within Blackboard, this may prevent the SafeAssignment file from uploading. When this occurs, a shield/globe icon will appear in the address bar. Click on the icon to allow the content to be displayed. In all browsers, make sure cookies are enabled.

Why do my students and I occasionally get an error message tha we are not logged into SafeAssign?
If you get this error and you are logged into Blackboard, it means that the security or privacy settings of your web browser are set to not allow 3rd-party cookies. You will need to change that setting to be able to use SafeAssign.

For Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon

Select Settings.

Near the bottom of the page, click Show advanced settings.

In the “Privacy” section, click Content settings.

Enable Cookies:
To enable cookies, select Allow local data to be set (recommended)

Click Done to save.

For Firefox:

Click Tools
Click Options
Click Privacy
Select Accept cookies from site
Select Accept third-party cookies
Change Keep until to they expire

For Safari:

Click Safari
Click Preferences
Click Privacy
Block Cookies : Select "Never"

For Internet Explorer:

Click Tools
Click Internet Options
Click Privacy
Set the setting to Low

Coming FALL II, 2013: Blackboard 9.1 Service Pack 13
Over the Fall 2013 break, LaGuardia will be upgrading Blackboard to version 9.1
ServicePack 13 (SP13). This upgraded version of Blackboard includes many
instructor-requested improvements, some of which are featured below

Read about it

10/18/13 Important message for the Faculty
CUNY Blackboard New Features Release!
CUNY Blackboard 9.1 Service Pack 13 Upgrade Kick-off Read about it

9/23/13 Important message for the Faculty:
On October 30 2013, the archiving process will commence for Spring 2012 Sessions I and II courses in Blackboard. After that time, these courses will no longer be available within the Blackboard environment.To have an (already) archived course restored to Blackboard, please send your request through this form: https://www.laguardia.edu/sschelp-fac

It will take 1 to 3 business days for a course to be restored following the request.

Important message for all Blackboard users:
The most important factor in using Blackboard is making sure that you have the right browser version. Blackboard supports all newer stable versions of Chrome and Firefox. Users should consider downloading the two recommended browsers. When encountering a difficulty using Blackboard, before contacting technical support, please try your action in another browser. Often times just switching browsers will resolve the issue. Especially while using Vista/CE, if you are unable to view discussion postings, quiz windows, and download links, then you may need to disable the pop-up block.

View the Release 9.1 Supported Browsers & Operating Systems

Tweets by @LAGCCBlackboard

Previous Announcements

06/14/12 - To All Faculty: ( Blackboard 9.1 June Status Update) Announced via GroupWise  Read it!
05/24/12 - To All Faculty: ("Blackboard is here!") Announced via GroupWise Read it!
05/23/12 - To All Students: (Important Message) Announced via Live e-mail  Read it!
05/16/12 - To All Faculty: (Mid May Blackboard Upgrade) Announced via GroupWise Read it!
05/07/12 - To All Faculty: (Important Message - Bb Upgrade) Announced via GroupWise Read it!
04/18/12 - To All Students: (Important Message) Announced via Live e-mail  Read it!
04/17/12 - To All Users: CUNY Upgrade to Bb 9.1 Announced via GroupWise - Read it!
03/15/12 - To All Blackboard Users: To All Blackboard Users: We are pleased to announce that CUNY’s new Blackboard 9.1 Upgrade Information website has been launched! Go to: www.cuny.edu/blackboard. The new website serves as a means of bringing you the most up-to-date Blackboard resources at our disposal. It also features news, a project timeline, training resources, and user guides. Announced via GroupWise Read more
03/12/12 - To All Faculty: Posted via GroupWise to Everyone Group CUNY Upgrade to Blackboard 9.1 Status Update  Read it!
02/23/12 - To All Faculty: Posted via GroupWise to Everyone Group Blackboard System Upgrade to Version 9.1  Read it!