introducing tech bug
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Presentation given by Scott Hurrey at ARbug, introducing a new Blackboard User Group called TechBUG, designed to support and build collaboration amongst the technical users of the Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Academic Suite, Blackboard Learning System and Blackboard Angel PlatformsTRANSCRIPT
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Introducing TechBUGBecoming an Active Member of the Blackboard Tech Community
Scott Hurrey
Developer Relations Engineer
Blackboard Partnerships
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TechBUG - Who Am I?
• Scott Hurrey– Developer Relations Engineer– Blackboard Partnerships– Blackboard Developer Network
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What Is TechBUG??
• A global user’s group designed for System Administrators, Developers and DBAs.
• A place for collaboration and education in the Blackboard Learn™ product line from a technical perspective.
• Access to Blackboard subject matter experts and peers with the same needs and pain points you may have.
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How Does TechBUG Plan To Do This??• Work with local groups to include technical
content• Regular Webinars• DevCon• Both member and Blackboard participation
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Where Did TechBUG Come From??
• SYSBUG – Tim Boshart– System Admin BUG– Looking to build to the next level
• Edugarage Team– Wanting to start a Developers BUG– Looking to better support developers
locally• Blackboard Communities
– Sahar Javadi was working with both– Win-Win
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Who Are the Client Leaders??Tim Boshart (pronounced Bose-heart)• Blackboard Administrator at Univ. of Oregon w/ 21,000
students• Originally, a Blackboard Classic client, now running 9.1• Over 10 years running Blackboard (since CourseInfo 1.5)• Running on Linux• When not working with computers, I can often be found at a
baseball game or working on an 18” gauge railroad.
Bryan Fendley• Director of Academic Computing at Univ. of Arkansas –
Monticello w/ 3,485 students• Originally a CE institution, now running on 9.1• 10 years running WebCT/Blackboard• Running on Solaris• Past Texas State Champion Cross Country Motocross Racer
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Why the Name TechBUG??
SYSBUG DevBUG TechBUG
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What is Blackboard’s Role??
• BUG = Blackboard User’s Group–Run by users, for users
• Edugarage Team–Will Support the group–Active Participation
• We’re open to suggestions…
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When Does TechBUG Officially Begin??
• First Meeting– Blackboard OpenDB™
Webinar– Tuesday, March 15, 2011– 11am EST– Check the Blackboard
Connections site and join TechBUG for webinar registration details!
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Other Planned TechBUG Webinars• TechBUG will host a webinar on the third Tuesday of
each month• The first six webinars are planned; TechBUG will
suggest and decide on Webinars after that.• Follow the TechBUG Community or Blackboard Blogs
for the latest webinar schedule and links to recordings.
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Upgrades With Blackboard Building Blocks
• Instructor: Scott HurreyDeveloper Relations Engineer
• Tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2011.
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The Art of Opening Support Cases
• Instructor: Matthew SaltzmanTier 3Blackboard Support
• Tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2011.
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OSCELOT
• Instructor: Mark O’NeilPresident, OSCELOTProduct Manager,Blackboard
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OSD VI Las VegasOSCELOT’s Open Source Day is your opportunity to:
– Meet with fellow Developers interested in open source solutions
– Discuss the latest standards and share ideas for future projects
– Develop a project with experienced developers– Learn more about OSCELOT
July 10, 2011 Sunday before DevCon
Visit www.oscelot.org or write [email protected] for more information.
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DevCon 2011 July 11 – July 12
Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino and Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Developer and System Administrator Tracks
Blackboard and Client Experts Sharing Expertise
Ask the Experts
Developer Appreciation Party
Did I mention Vegas??Visit bit.ly/DevCon2011 or write [email protected] for more info.
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• Instructor: Scott HurreyDeveloper Relations Engineer
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Blackboard Forensics: CSI For Admins
• Instructor: Chris Bray, University of Arkansas
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This is the official home of TechBUG!
bit.ly/TechBUG
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Suggesting a Webinar Topic for TechBUGOnce logged into the TechBUG community site, click the ‘Webinar Ideas’ link to the right under ‘Quick Links’.
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Submit Webinar IdeasClicking the New Thread link to the right will open up a form that allows you to enter a new suggestion.
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Webinar Idea Form
1) Enter a title
2) Enter a description
3) Attach any documents you have to support your idea, i.e. PPT, outline, etc.
4) Click Save and Preview to preview or simply click Submit.
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Voting and Commenting
• To comment or volunteer, simply use the comment form.
• Got a presentation? Attach it.
• Use like or unlike to vote on interest (thumbs up or down
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I Have Questions About TechBUG!!
• Find me at the conference!• Contact me anytime
– scott.hurrey@blackboard – 202.463.4860 x2620– Edugarage.com forums– TechBUG community site.– @shurrey