Various layout and style changes intended to improve the usability of Blackboard

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
December 19, 2015
Size
39.52KiB
Developer
devinrousso.com
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
2.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Blackboard Enhancement Suite Extension

If you like this extension and want it to work with your school, create an issue on the support page and I will do my best to make it work.

Version 1.3.0:
- A settings page has now been added to let you choose between making the \"List View\" or \"Tree View\" default in the Forum/Discussion page

Version 1.2.0:
- Added support for all schools matching \"blackboard.___.edu\" and \"bb.___.edu\"
- Added support for versions that don't use frames

Version 1.1.0:
- Opening classes in new tabs now preserves the navigational header

Version 1.0.0:
- Created extension
- Currently supported schools: USC
- Logo in top left corner will now reload current page instead of opening Blackboard in a new tab
- Past courses (under My Courses Plus module) will be hidden from immediate sight and can be accessed by clicking the \"Show Past Courses\" link
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Source Manifest.json

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