Exploring the Interface

Introduction to Blackboard
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Blackboard Designer and Instructor Reference Manual (716 pages)

Links to Help Text for commonly used functions on the My Blackboard Screen

Linking to your Syllabus using the Syllabus Tool †

Video Demonstration of using the Syllabus Tool †

Basic Navigation Tips †

Video Demonstration of Basic Navigation Tips †

How to Copy Content from an existing Blackboard course into a Semester-based Shell

Assignments

Adding Members (Students, Teaching Assistants, Sections Designers, and Audtors)

Adding Members (Students, Teaching Assistants, Sections Designers, and Audtors)

Grade Book

Group Manager

Selective Release

Design Basics

Learning Module

Discussions

Using the Threaded Discussion Tool for online discussions.†

Video Demonstration of the Threaded Discussion Tool. †

Using the Chat/Whiteboard Tool to communicate with your students in Real-Time. †

Video Demonstration of the Chat/Whiteboard Tool. †

Using the Email Tool to communicate with your students. †

Assessments

Media Library

Troubleshooting Java Issues in Blackboard - having problems with the Chat Tool? Uploading files from your computer? Opening the HTML Editor?

• Verify or Update the Java Certificate

Internet Explorer blocks my file downloads - see instructions

Encountering intermittent loss of functionality in Blackboard? Click here for a list of browsers that are tested as compatible or certified for use with Blackboard CE 6.2.

Adobe Presenter Plug-In

• If you have Office 2007 or Office 2003 download this version of Presenter:
  • Download and Install Adobe Presenter 7.0 Plug-in
  • Add Audio to a PowerPoint file and publish to a Flash Presentation
  • Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques for Recording in Presenter
• If you are still using Office 2003 and have already installed Breeze Presenter:
• Add Audio to a PowerPoint and Publish to a Flash Presentation