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IDLT Welcomes Ashley Cochran!
Posted January 14, 2026
Ashley Cochran has joined IDLT as an instructional designer with our Resource Development team. She is a proud graduate of SIUE, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. She brings over 6 years of experience in education, including 4 years as a classroom teacher and 2 years as a training specialist. Her time supporting educators sparked a passion for instructional design and creating meaningful learning experiences. Ashley is dedicated to developing resources that keep students engag............................................................
January 2026 Respondus Webinar Opportunities
Posted January 14, 2026
by IDLT
Respondus is hosting several webinars throughout January for faculty who want to learn more about LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, and/or the Respondus 4 test authoring tool. The webinars will provide demonstrations of the tools and how to utilize them in your Blackboard courses.
If you plan to use any of these tools this semester, please consider registering for one of the upcoming Respondus webinars at this link: Respondus Webinars - Registration
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New Navigation in Blackboard
Posted January 14, 2026
by IDLT
Blackboard is rolling out a refreshed user interface designed to make teaching and course management more intuitive and efficient. These updates are based on extensive instructor feedback and aim to reduce clicks, improve performance, and clarify navigation across the system.
What’s changing:
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Cleaner, refreshed navigation with better use of screen space and faster page loads
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A Home button replaces the “X” for exiting courses, returning you to y...
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