Various layout and style changes intended to improve the usability of Blackboard
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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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
Source Manifest.json
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