{"id":10412,"date":"2026-07-30T08:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/?p=10412"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:15:21","slug":"update-to-blackboard-gradebook-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/2026\/07\/30\/update-to-blackboard-gradebook-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Update to Blackboard Gradebook August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1925\" height=\"496\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/05\/BB-update-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10289\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In just over a week\u2019s time, the August Blackboard update will be released. This includes an overhaul of the Gradebook. Please see below for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monthly August Blackboard release has a new user interface for the Gradebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the nature of this update, we have a separate blogpost dedicated to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about the updated Gradebook or grading, please contact the Digital Education Team (<a href=\"mailto:elearning@aber.ac.uk\">elearning@aber.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every course has the Gradebook, which is used to manage all aspects of the administration of marks. It can be accessed via the top menu of Blackboard courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of this update, the following processes are <strong>not <\/strong>changing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grades, calculations, and overall grade configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grade schemas and grading settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course-level accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The List View<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All existing grades and submission history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The component marks transfer process also remains unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 1: Default view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The default view of the Gradebook is now the grid view<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can swap between the grid view and the list view by clicking between the views:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"151\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Blackboard Gradebook screen\" class=\"wp-image-10413\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 2: To do list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gradebook Overview is now called the To Do List which is available in grid and list views:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"366\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"To do list highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-10414\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, you can see what work there is to mark and post:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"936\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the to do menu item which is showing needs marking and needs posting options\" class=\"wp-image-10415\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reminder that marks need to be posted in order to be included in the marks transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 3: Entering Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ways to enter grades into columns has changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the pencil icon to change and enter the grade:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"219\" height=\"348\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the grading icon\" class=\"wp-image-10416\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then post the marks from this screen by clicking on the post icon:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"112\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture5.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the marks posting icon\" class=\"wp-image-10417\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8304732189287571;width:198px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also leave feedback from this view by clicking on the mark<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"1114\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture6.png\" alt=\"screenshot of adding feedback item highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-10418\" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to mark and leave feedback on all Blackboard marked items, click on this icon:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture7.png\" alt=\"screenshot of all items highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-10419\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will then open the assignment mark screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 4: Updating and editing columns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Editing columns now take place via the list view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"296\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture8.png\" alt=\"screenshot of how to edit a column being the list view\" class=\"wp-image-10420\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 5: Filtering by merged module<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is possible to filter the gradebook using Merged Modules so that you only see the information for students on the relevant modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the filter button highlighted below and choose from the dropdown for merged courses:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"241\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture9.png\" alt=\"settings cog highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-10421\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 6: File upload and download gradebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The functionality for downloading and uploading to the gradebook has moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the settings cog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"238\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture10.png\" alt=\"Settings cog highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-10423\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose Download marks or Upload marks depending on what you want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 7: Checking the visibility of a column<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visibility status of columns can no longer be seen in the grid view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check the visibility of the column, navigate to the list view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"168\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/files\/2026\/07\/Picture11.png\" alt=\"list view showing line through a column\" class=\"wp-image-10425\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can amend the visibility of the column by clicking on the &#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are now working to update our guidance to reflect the changes in the Gradebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need any further information or have any questions, please contact us on <a href=\"mailto:elearning@aber.ac.uk\">elearning@aber.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In just over a week\u2019s time, the August Blackboard update will be released. 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