georgemason blackboard

How do I access mymason blackboard (BB)?

Users were unable to log into Blackboard (and some other Mason systems) from approximately 1:00 - 1:25pm ET on Monday, October 4. The issue is now resolved. Users already in Blackboard were not affected.

What is the Blackboard Learn Learning Management System?

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Where can I find blackboard (BB)?

Jan 27, 2022 · You can visit MasonLeaps to sign up for Blackboard workshops and Blackboard On Demand to view quick instructional videos. For immediate assistance with Blackboard, contact Technology Services at (703) 993-4855 or [email protected].

When are fall blackboard (BB) courses created?

Blackboard Accessibility. Blackboard Learn is the primary learning management solution (LMS) for faculty, staff, and students at Mason. As such, it is critical that we remove instructional barriers, ensuring course content is as accessible and usable as possible. For information on how to ensure your Blackboard course is inclusive and ...

Does George Mason use Blackboard?

All registered classes at Mason are assigned a Blackboard course shell on the Mason server. To locate your Blackboard courses, go to MyMason (https://mymason.gmu.edu), log in using your Mason ID and two-factor authentication, and click on the Courses tab.

Does gmu use canvas or Blackboard?

What is Blackboard? Blackboard is a course management system used campus-wide at George Mason University.

How do I log into gmu on Blackboard?

All users access Blackboard through the myMason portal. To access Blackboard, log in to mymason.gmu.edu and select the Courses tab. Faculty and students will gain access to their courses from this location.Sep 5, 2018

What is gmu Blackboard?

MyMason provides access to Blackboard courses and organizations. Organizations is a unique feature of myMason that allows any and all groups—from the smallest club at Mason to the largest—to stay informed and receive information specific to their organization.

Is George Mason University Private?

A public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the National Capital Region, we are an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

Is George Mason a good school?

George Mason University has five programs in the top 100 in the world in the latest Academic Rankings of World Universities. The university also gained in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.Sep 2, 2021

Can freshman have cars at GMU?

Student Permits and Parking Requirements Student parking is restricted to students displaying a valid George Mason University student parking permit. Freshman residents who have a vehicle are required to purchase a West Campus, Lot I, Lot J or Rappahannock River parking permit.

Rename your Blackboard Course

Why is this important? Many students struggle with navigating a series of course ID numbers as opposed to the actual course names. For students who...

Use 'Start Here' or 'Welcome' links

Creating a Start Here or Welcome page provides students with clear guidance on how to get started working with your online course. Why is this impo...

'How to Get Started' Videos

If possible, include a short video introduction acclimating students to the course site and how best to access instructional resources and assignme...

Use Captions and/or Transcripts for Multimedia

All videos should have accurate, synchronized closed captions. All audio content should include a transcript. For videos where the visual imagery i...

Include Headers

Adding a meaningful Name (e.g., Week 1 Assignment) to a content area makes it searchable for screen reader users. This also ensures that it is easi...

Identify Table Column Headers

Table headers allow screen reading applications to associate the data in a table cell with the respective column header. Why is this important? Wit...

Add Alternative Text Descriptions for Complex Images

Alternative text descriptions for complex images convey meaningful information to students with visual impairments who use screen readers. Why is t...

Use Meaningful Hyperlink Text

Hyperlinks should inform users where clicking the link will actually take them. E.g., Use George Mason University Home Page* as opposed to http://w...

Use Good Color Contrast

Good color contrast draws interest to important content on your course site. Why is this important? It also benefits individuals who may have color...

Hide unused tools in the Tools menu

In the Tools folder, hide unused tools or those that have no relevance in the course. Why is this important? Removing unused aspects of the Blackbo...

How can Ally help me?

Ally allows you to download an alternative format (e.g., audio, electronic braille, web-based, etc.) of any document that is uploaded to an online...

What do you mean by alternative formats?

Ally allows you to access the readings in your course in a way that is comfortable for you. For example, let's say you have a lot of reading and a...

What alternative formats are available?

The following formats are available through Ally: OCR'd PDF Unlike image-only PDFs, OCR'd versions can be searched by text making them more user-fr...