Blackboard has rolled out a new Gradebook Grid View. This new interface includes a variety of navigational changes and features. For a summary of the updated changes, check out the list further below or view the video describing the recent update in more detail.

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Navigation & Layout

The entire gradebook has been redesigned with a new interface, intended to make it easier to scroll through names and assignments without losing your place.

1 - Gradebook overview scrnshot

To Do option

Displays any items that need grading or marks that need to be posted/released to students (replaces the previous Overview tab).

 2 - To Do Panel

Updated Search

Now you can search for items in the gradebook or for a submission receipt within the one search field.

3 - Search gradebook field

Column Headers & Assessment details panel

Access the new Assessment details panel by clicking on a column header. View submissions, download results or view statistics all within the one place.

4 - column header_assessment details pane

Student Options within Gradebook settings

Select how student names are displayed within the gradebook and toggle the Student ID on/off.

5 - Student options within gradebook settings panel

 

Sorting columns

You can now sort any gradebook column ascending or descending within the column header using the arrows displayed beside the name.

6 - sorting columns option in column headers

Mark details panel

The new Mark details panel now shows the student name, column name, mark, posting status, submission details, feedback, marker notes, and accommodation options, all in one place.

7 - Mark details panel

Posting/Releasing marks to students

A number indicator at the top of the column shows how many marks need to be posted/released to students. Individual posting/releasing status is visible in the Grade Details panel when you click a cell.

8 - Post marks icon