Introduction to Blackboard Version 8 - 8 minute video presentation.

What's New with Blackboard 8

Blackboard Assignment Tool -11 minute video presentation shows how an assignment is created, submitted, and graded.

Blackboard FAQ - Frequently asked questions regarding Blackboard.

Faculty Assignment of Classes

Organizing your Blackboard Course - Tips on planning a Blackboard course.

Blackboard Tips: An Even Dozen - 12 tips for using Blackboard

Comparing Blackboard to myCOD Student Portal - Compare the features available for each system.

Blackboard Tests

• Blackboard Random Block - Create an exam that presents each student with a different set of questions
• Blackboard Test Feedback - Feedback options explained
• Blackboard Test Generators
• Using Blackboard Timed Tests
• Deploying a Test/Survey (University of Southampton)
• Test Tips for Students

Documenting Student Attendance - There are a couple of ways to take attendance.

• Use the Attendance Tracking Excel file
• How to Document Student Attendance - See how Sandhills Community College uses Blackboard for attendance.

Blackboard Student Quick Start Guide - Your guide to getting started with the Blackboard Course Management System.

Software and Hardware Recommendations - Is your computer as ready as you are?

Login Help - Getting started with Blackboard.

Allowing Pop-up Windows - How to manage pop-up blocker in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Blackboard Technical Support for Faculty - Technical support contact information.

COD Library - Resources for online students and faculty.

CampusCruiser to Blackboard website

Blackboard Migration Guide - Guide to migrating your Anlon course to Blackboard

Blackboard Academic Quick Start Guides for Release 8

• Getting Started with the Grade Center
• Collaboration and Communication
• Keeping Students Informed
• Measuring Student Performance
• Actively Engaging Learning Partners
  * Please note that the "Observer" function described in this Guide is not implemented in our system configuration. This option is primarily used by parents to keep track of K-12 student performance.
• Organizing Your Course
• Creating Course Content
• Presenting Content to Students
• Reusing and Reorganizing Courses
• Universal Design and Accessibility

Blackboard Tutorials

• Bb Quick Tutorials Created by Blackboard, Quick Tutorials are mini-movie tutorials that run in an automated fashion and include on-screen narration. Some topics include assignments, gradebook, assessments, learning units, adaptive release.
• Making Your Course Available (George Washington University)
• Announcements (University of Southampton)
• Adding Staff Information (University of Southampton)
• Manage Course Menu (University of Southampton)
• Creating Course Material (George Washington University)
• Copy or Move Material (University of Southampton)

Student Resources