Summary: Blackboard Corporate Keynote Wrap-UpBlackboard 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 makingBb Collaborate v12 - improves Learn integration, including grade book, and mobile deliveryBb Social - social learning coming in the fall for FREE with Community moduleKatie 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 CentralMobile Central maps now include augmented realityMobile Learn now includes mobile assessmentsUsage and analytics are now availablePush notifications for studentsPodsafe Music Selection from MagnatuneConcerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) by the American Baroque Orchestra. The full CD "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" is available at magnatune.com
