With recent updates to Blackboard, there was a change that may have caused some links to become corrupted within Blackboard documents, identified on February 10th, 2026. In a specific scenario where a document included PDF attachments from more than one course, an attachment from a different course may no longer be referenced correctly. In some […]
What is the Respondus Lockdown Browser? LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. The purpose of the Lockdown Browser is to lock down student computers to uphold academic integrity while taking a test in Blackboard. The following are troubleshooting tips to help you avoid issues […]
Thank you for your cooperation in completing the Fall 2025 term’s Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ)! The results of the SFQ have been completed and sent to individual faculty members via email for review. Please learn more about viewing student feedback once the Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) is completed. To support the interpretation and application of feedback, […]
Microsoft Teams is our video hosting platform for live, online classes in Blackboard Ultra. The recommended method for creating and sharing the link to an online synchronous class in Blackboard is to: Create an event in Outlook Calendar using your Humber credentials, copy the meeting link and post in the Course Content area and the […]
When will Blackboard’s User Interface be changing? As of Thursday, January 8th, Blackboard Ultra’s appearance will be upgraded! Why is this change happening? According to Anthology, these changes are designed to help you find what you need faster, reduce clicks, and make every interaction simpler and more efficient. Anthology states that these are the reasons […]
These are the highlights of this month’s new and improved features in Blackboard Ultra that will be live Thursday, January 8th. The most relevant updates are related to a few key areas: Instructional Design Tests & Assignments Blackboard Core Instructional Design Usability improvements for Document Block Layout To improve usability and accessibility, Anthology has restructured […]
Here are the highlights of faculty questions from November. These are not necessarily the most frequently asked questions, but helpful for all faculty members to know! Contact the Innovative Learning Support Centre if you need support with anything mentioned below. Question: How do I ensure my test is secure in Blackboard? Answer: Innovative Learning recommends […]
This Fall 2025 semester, the Student Feedback Questionnaire is available from November 17th to December 7th, 2025; we are in the last week of this period! The Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) is Humber’s primary mechanism for collecting anonymous student feedback on the learning experience in each course, every semester. This process reinforces Humber’s shared commitment […]
These are the highlights of this month’s new and improved features in Blackboard Ultra that will be live Thursday, December 4th. The most relevant updates are related to a few key areas: Mastery Learning and Learning Pathways Communication & Collaboration Gradebook Integrations Blackboard Core Mastery Learning and Learning Pathways Set release conditions for open or […]
The Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) is Humber’s primary mechanism for collecting anonymous student feedback on the learning experience in each course, every semester. This process reinforces Humber’s shared commitment to academic quality and reflective teaching practice and facilitates the continuous improvement of the student learning experience by using insights gathered from the students’ responses. SFQ […]