See You at NECC
Blackboard is pleased to join more than 18,000 teachers, technology coordinators, industry representatives and students from all over the world who'll gather June 24–27, at the Georgia World Congress Center in the heart of downtown Atlanta. [more]
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Introducing Blackboard's K-12 President
Hundreds of K-12 schools, spanning more than 1,200 districts, rely on Blackboard® technology every day. It is one of the fastest growing sectors for the company, which explains why Blackboard has appointed Jessie Woolley-Wilson as the President of its K-12 group. Ms. Woolley-Wilson joins Blackboard with more than fifteen years of experience working in the educational technology sector in leadership roles with companies such as Leap Frog, The College Board and Kaplan. [more]
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Economist Steven Levitt to Address BbWorld ’07
Each day at BbWorld® ‘07 will begin with a keynote address by highly knowledgeable people who will enlighten, entertain and challenge attendees with thoughtful views on learning and technology. We thought long and hard about each speaker, but the featured keynote in particular. Steven Levitt’s name quickly rose to the top of our list. His work on various economics topics has been featured in 60 academic publications, but it’s his work in education that made him the obvious choice. [more]
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The Denmark–Texas Collaborative Project
Bright ideas can come when one least expects them. This could be said for the Denmark–Texas Collaborative Project. Learn how this project used the Blackboard Learning System™ as the medium to connect three schools, 25 students, six teachers and two coordinators physically situated in different countries and continents. [more]
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Presenting K-12 at BbWorld
Each year, the BbWorld Program Committee does an outstanding job of reviewing and selecting our conference’s presentations, and this year is no exception. BbWorld ’07 will be home to an extraordinary number of high-quality sessions that speak directly to those in the K-12 community. [more]
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Uninterrupted Learning at the Bishop Strachan School
On the first day of school in 1867, the founders of the Bishop Strachan School (BSS) opened the doors with the intention of educating girls and teaching them how to be leaders. Today, the school is recognized as a top-tier independent school, known worldwide for its quality, thanks in no small part to its embrace of technology. [more]
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Cheers!
BbWorld ‘07 is about more than sharing best practices – it's about having some fun while you're at it. In keeping with a long standing Blackboard tradition, we've planned a festive client appreciation party where you can raise a glass, enjoy great food, and hang out with your friends, old and new. This year’s party features three distinct areas, created with the conference theme of “Find Your Common Thread” and your enjoyment in mind. [more]
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