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A blog for faculty, developers and system administrators focusing on the latest Blackboard Learn technical and commercial partner news. We’ll share documentation and information on web services and APIs along with Blackboard Partner updates and technologies.

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by Katie Drossos

It’s That Time of Year – Get Ready for the Fall Semester

Can you believe it?  September is just around the corner, which, for educators, means it’s time to start preparing for Fall Semester.  And, what better way to jump-start your course planning than to take advantage of McGraw-Hill’s customizable, dynamic educational content and tools now available within the latest version of the Blackboard Learn™ platform?

The Blackboard-McGraw-Hill combined solution allows you to pull content, assignments and assessments from McGraw-Hill’s proven learning object repositories directly into your courses from within Blackboard Learn.  Integrate now, and dynamic course content – including eBooks, video and interactive exercises – as well as the ability to create custom textbooks, will be just a few clicks away.

Need convincing?  Today’s generation has integrated web-based technology into their daily lives and students expect dynamic content – anytime, anywhere, and on any device.   With Blackboard and McGraw-Hill’s integrated solution, educators can now meet students’ growing digital expectations by providing customized, media-rich content that actively engages students while improving outcomes. Ready to get started?  The McGraw-Hill Digital Success Academy, a great resource for faculty, provides information on how to optimize the McGraw-Hill Building Block in the classroom as well as step-by-step instructions on how to set up courses before the start of the semester. Visit Blackboard.com/McGraw-Hill to learn more.