Lisa Clark, EdD

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[Blackboard @Blackboard]

Blackboard’s latest LMS release just dropped, and it’s bringing the heat.

From AI-powered ideation in the new AVA Playground to smarter collaboration and more inclusive learning experiences, this release is packed with features designed to make teaching and learning more engaging, creative, and accessible. 🔥

AVA Playground gives instructors and students a safe, education-focused space to build AI literacy, explore ideas, and experiment with prompting—all with safeguards grounded in trustworthy AI.

Think of it as your educational test kitchen for AI. 👨‍🍳
See what else is in store for the latest release in the comments.
#Ally #A11y #TeachingAndLearning #TrustworthyAI #GAAD

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

Digital transformation success story incoming…

What happens when a university decides to completely rethink digital learning—and empowers students to help lead the charge? You get the kind of transformation the rest of higher ed starts taking notes on. ✍️

Meet the team from the University of the West of England, fresh off a global Blackboard Catalyst Award win for Leading Change after completing a full institution-wide migration to the latest version of Blackboard.

This isn’t just a tech rollout story. It’s a masterclass in bringing people along for change.

#HigherEd #DigitalTransformation #VLE #ChangeManagement

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@end3of6days9 Add a chunk of lemon when boiling your eggs - shells peel right off!! It’s an amazing tip. 🍋

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

This is what student-first teaching looks like in 2026.

At @leecollege, Laura Lane-Worley stopped fighting AI and redesigned assessments students couldn’t outsource. Meanwhile at @UPTuks, Ciska Snyman, Lucinda Kok, and Avinash Singh are using AI to actually reveal student thinking as it happens.

No panicking. No “AI will replace education”. Just practical, thoughtful approaches to designing learning that still feels deeply human.

Happening this week! Register at the link in the comments.
📅 May 15
🕘 9:00 a.m. EDT / 3:00 p.m. BST

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

What’s worse than a 4:00 p.m. class on Fridays? Missing Early Bird pricing. 😱

The clock is ticking. Register for #BbT26 before Early Bird pricing ends May 22.

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

Big news worth celebrating. 🎉

Blackboard has been shortlisted in two categories at the @EdTechIH Innovation Awards 2026, including Best Use of EdTech in Higher Education.

This recognition means so much because it reflects what we strive to deliver every day: meaningful innovation that is directly aligned to institutional goals for quality, equity, and outcomes.

Winners will be announced May 11 — and we’re honored to be included among such inspiring work across higher education.

#EdTech #ETIH #HigherEducation

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

The Durham Blackboard Users’ Conference returns this week, and this year, it’s all about the little things that make a big difference.

From practical tools to everyday teaching moments, this community-led event brings educators together to share what’s working and learn from each other, and we're proud to be part of it.

See you in Durham.

📆 22 - 24 April
📍 Durham University, UK
Find out more: https://t.co/UnictgMglQ

#durbbu #VLE #Blackboard

[Blackboard @Blackboard]

That’s a wrap on UPCEA 2026 👏 Big thanks to our team for their standout sessions, and to everyone who joined the conversation and visited us at the booth.

#UPCEA2026 @LisaC_Bb @jlouder

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@PattiF60 @TrevDon I think that’s Cloris Leachman?

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@mrmikeMTL

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

Let’s go!!!!! 🖤🖤💛💛

[Andrew Fillipponi @ThePoniExpress]

They played Renegade at the Penguins game today. And it brought the house down. You love to see it. The playoffs are the best.

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

Listening to @lexishroll at Barline at the Omni right now in Nashville. Beautiful voice!!! Take a listen!

https://t.co/sxZeQ9lQxm via @YouTubeMusic

[Bowling Green State University @bgsu]

Bringing this one back because Bowling Green was recently ranked #1 small college town in Ohio and Top 10 in the Midwest by WalletHub. 🙌

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

Side note: this is the most delicious biscuit I’ve ever had!

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@tiffanifaison - So excited to be dining at Sweet Cheeks Q right now for the first time!! Please add merch!! I wanted a shirt!!! 🤗😊

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

Do you remember…. 🎷🎺🎤🎵

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@jackp593 Meet Rory 💜💜

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@Sandyazka_ Wondering what kind of markers those are?

[Lisa Clark, EdD @LisaC_Bb]

@Rainmaker1973 Dried cranberries - a doctor told me to try it years ago - it’s so good!

[Blackboard LATAM @AnthologyLATAM]

¡Descubre qué sigue para Blackboard en educación superior!
Conoce las próximas innovaciones para empoderar al profesorado y elevar el éxito estudiantil.
Regístrate hoy: https://t.co/tvX0kgcAAS

#EdTech #Blackboard #LMS #DigitalLearning