Blackboard Support
Blackboard Handbook, updated for version 8
These resources are available as a single download (884 KB), or as the individual files listed below. These require Acrobat Reader.
| Logging into Blackboard (36KB) | Using the Assignments Tool (40KB) |
| Navigating the Home page (40KB) | Using Discussion Boards (60KB) |
| Entering Faculty Information (36KB) | Using the Digital Drop Box (40KB) |
| Managing the Course Menu (64KB) | Using E-mail (28KB) |
| Posting Documents (88KB) | Using the Collaboration Tools (92KB) |
| Posting Announcements (48KB) | Creating/Administering Tests & Quizzes (156KB) |
| Posting External Links (36KB) | Creating/Administering Surveys (40KB) |
| Working with Groups (56KB) | Using the Grade Center (88KB) |
| Adaptive Release (56KB) | Using the Early Warning System (8KB) |
| Exporting Courses (52KB) | Performance Dashboard (32KB) |
| SafeAssign | Respondus |
| Copying Course Material from previous sites to new sites | |
Blackboard Student Resources
University College has information and FAQ materials for those brand new to Blackboard and its a good idea to link to these resources for your students. You can link to a video primer at: http://www.learn.maine.edu/courses/orientation.php and to FAQ/Help info at: the Blackboard QuickGuide; a student guide, including an explanation of username/password conventions and login procedures.
We also maintain a practice site so students can self-enroll and explore Blackboard's features. This is under the Courses tab at the top of each Blackboard screen. Students do not need to be registered in a course to use the practice area but do need their Blackboard login and password to self-enroll in the course. Inside are screencasts on using some specific tools, a discussion board, documents, sample quizzes and other helpful tips on using Blackboard.
| Requesting a Blackboard site for your course |
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Blackboard Knowledge Base