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Blackboard Information

Moving around your Blackboard course is easy, and done via the list of buttons on the left side of the page. The buttons indicate the different content areas of Blackboard, where instructors can place information like the syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, readings or other course materials.

Student Tip Sheets and Tutorials

Moving around your Blackboard course is easy, and done via the list of buttons on the left side of the page. The buttons indicate the different content areas of Blackboard, where instructors can place information like the syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, readings or other course materials.

1. Can successfully log into Blackboard but cannot see class?

1) Have you officially registered for the class? Classes will be made available one week prior to the class start date.#N#If you register during the week prior or week after the class start date, the class generally will be available by 10 AM the next business day.#N#2 ) Contact your instructor if the class still does not appear after following the guidelines listed in number 1.

2. How do I contact my instructor?

To contact your instructor please visit our Staff Directory in new window.

4. I am connecting through AOL. Why is Blackboard not working?

America Online (AOL) users may not be able to access Blackboard properly using the browser supplied with AOL. AOL uses its own internal browser that allows users to browse the web. These web browsers are usually older versions of Internet Explorer. Blackboard does not recommend using AOL with Blackboard software.

8. How do I read my grades in the Online Grade book?

Click on Tools#N#Click on Check Grade or View Grades#N#If you cannot view your grades please contact your instructor.

10. Why am I not getting emails from instructors that are being sent through Blackboard?

All email generated in Blackboard will be delivered to the email address that you've registered with Blackboard. You must keep your email address current.

11. Why can't I read some of the course documents?

You probably do not have the appropriate software to view the file. You can download free viewers for Microsoft products at http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/9798/viewerscvt.aspx

12. Does Blackboard have a spell checker?

Blackboard does not have a spell checker. An option is to compose messages and assignments in a separate word processor (for example, Microsoft Word). Run a spell check. Copy and paste the message into the Blackboard section in which you are working (for example, the discussion board).

1. The semester is about to begin, what do I do?

The Office of Distance Learning or Instructional Support should be notified that you will be using Blackboard with your class.

3. How do I update the course menu?

Click on "Manage Course Menu" in the Course Options section of the control panel.

4. How do I enable communications and email?

Click on "Manage Course Menu" in the Course Options section of the control panel.

5. How do I post an announcement?

Click on "Announcements" in the Course Options section of the control panel.

6. How do I post information about me?

Click on "Staff Information" in the Course Options section of the control panel.

7. How do I add a syllabus?

Click on "Course Information" in the Content Areas section of the control panel.

8. My students cannot see the class. How do I make it available?

Once you have updated the course for the semester start, make the class available.