Below you will find some guidance for Blackboard Original, the previous version of Blackboard, in case you need it during the last steps of the transition to Ultra.
You can browse the lists below or hit Ctrl+F on your keyboard and enter the word or a relevant keyword to find it in the page.
If you are looking for guidance on the current version of Blackboard, start in our Blackboard page.
You can use the table below to pick the best workflow for your requirements.
| Workflow | Blackboard Offline | Blackboard Online | Turnitin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group submission possible | Yes  |
Yes |
No  |
| Multiple/Large documents | Yes |
Yes |
Single document, size and type limited |
| Full student anonymity | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Distributed anonymous marking possible | Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Download vs Online marking | Download only | Online (Downloadable if required) | Online only |
| Anonymous moderation | Yes |
Yes, but requires workaround | Yes |
| File size | Less than 2500MB | Less than 2500MB | Less than 100MB |
Prerequisite: Blackboard Basics for EMA.
Related : AEA exams support, Marking essentials for file upload exams.
There are two main tools that can be used for online self and peer review: Blackboard and Turnitin. We have developed corresponding workflows for these tools: Bsp and Tsp. Choosing a workflow will depend on the particular requirements.
| Feature | Blackboard | Turnitin |
|---|---|---|
| Submission method | Blackboard’s Self and Peer Assessment tool | Turnitin’s PeerMark tool |
| Initial submission | File or quiz-like response | File (100mb size limit) |
| Deadline flexibility | Strict submission deadlines | Some deadline flexibility |
| Multiple peer reviews | Yes | Yes |
| Self and/or peer review in any configuration | Yes | Yes |
| Peer review allocation | Random allocation only | Random or students can choose |
| Anonymous reviews | Yes | Yes |
| Review types | Free response or numerical | Free response or scale |
| Reviews can be graded by instructor | No | Yes |
| Original submissions can be graded by instructor | No | Yes |
| Model answers can be provided to reviewers | Yes | No, but can be provided through other means |
