RPP #104: Blackboard World 2012 Wrap-Up

• Blackboard Corporate Keynote Wrap-Up
• Blackboard CEO, Michael Chasen, opened the corporate keynote and announced...
• Project XP: xpLor - XP stands for "cross-platform" and Lor stands for "learning object repository". Finally a way for faculty content experts to share and consume modular learning objects.
• Ray Henderson, CTO and President of Academic Platforms, discussed recent advances and the future roadmap for Learn 
• ConnectTxt - new 2-Way SMS Platform 
• Bb Learn Service Pack 8 - improved global navigation, assessment insight, item analysis, and more 
• Bb Analytics for Learn - new dashboards for improved decision making
• Bb Collaborate v12 - improves Learn integration, including grade book, and mobile delivery
• Bb Social - social learning coming in the fall for FREE with Community module
• Katie Blot, President of Global Services Division, presented new professional services aimed at expanding program and course development, marketing, and student lifecycle support. 
• Kayvon Beykpour, General Manager of Blackboard Mobile showcased new capabilities in Blackboard Mobile Learn and Mobile Central
• Mobile Central maps now include augmented reality
• Mobile Learn now includes mobile assessments
• Usage and analytics are now available
• Push notifications for students
• Podsafe Music Selection from Magnatune
• Concerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) by the American Baroque Orchestra. The full CD "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" is available at magnatune.com