New version of BbL and Rubrics

I've been spending my  non-phone time learning the lasted implemented release of Blackboard Learn Release 9.1.9. It's not much different except that we have access to a nicer look and more functionality. 
Some of the new functions include

• Rubric enhancement now includes ability to use percentages
• Improved browser support
• Ability to manage multiple sections into one course
• Ability to view student activity reports
• Automatic re-grading when making changes to assessments
• Course themes based on teaching styles
• Partner textbook integration
• Ability to paste directly from Word documents maintaining markup
• Internships.com student portal
• Calendar tool

I'm working on an online workshop on Rubrics for the summer institute as part of the assessment activities - at least I hope it will be included.  

The videos I'm going to include are

• Creating a Rubric 
• Associating a Rubric 
• Grading a Rubric

Another thing I've been doing is assisting with Faculty First Grants. I'm leading one project with the college of nursing. It's an interdisciplinary project that is truly exciting to be part of. I'm also assisting with a couple of others on the technical side. This is so much fun!  I've probably mentioned this 10 times to everyone I meet.  

Over all things are going great both at work and home. We love living in Maryville. We took a nice long walk along the hike and bike on Sunday and saw bits of spring popping out everywhere.