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Blackboard New Look

Now we have a new look for BlackBoard. The colors are different, and the left sidebar menu is now on the right, but everything seems to still be there and in the same order.

In the instructor's view, the little ⊕ for adding material has moved from the center of that horizontal rule to the left edge (but you probably could have figured that out for yourself). I don't remember the previous version having the down caret ∨ for expanding a menu, but maybe I'm forgetful. Anyhow, it's a convenience.

The real message is "just cosmetic changes."

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