issues students have with blackboard

by Ms. Marie Huels III 3 min read

Top 10 Problems for Students
  • 2.1 Submitting Work. ...
  • 2.2 I can't find my course site. ...
  • 2.3 I can't find what I'm looking for on a course site.
  • 2.4 The text I pasted into Blackboard looks goofy or doesn't seem to be there.
  • 2.5 Audio Problems with Adobe Presenter Lectures - or any audio file.

Does Blackboard monitor student activity?

As an instructor, you can see when your students opened, started, and submitted tests and assignments with the Student Activity report. In general, this feature looks and functions the same whether you're working in an Original or Ultra course.

Why does my Blackboard look weird?

When the text you enter into Blackboard has extra space, has funny characters, or looks goofy in some other way, this usually happens when you cut and paste from a Word document or from the web.

Why are my assignments not showing up in Blackboard?

If you don't add a title, "New Assignment" and the date appear in the content list. If you don't add content, the assignment won't appear on the Course Content page.May 23, 2021

Why can't I click submit on Blackboard?

Check your Browsers and Internet Speed: We recommend using Google Chrome browser, on all your devices. Make sure it is up-to-date. For Windows/Mac try with a wired internet connection instead of wireless (WiFi)

Can Blackboard detect cheating?

Yes. Blackboard leverages Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser to prevent and detect cheating during online exams and SafeAssign plagiarism checker to identify plagiarized content. Respondus Monitors accesses the computer's webcam and microphone to record the exam environment while recording the computer screen.Mar 30, 2022

How do I fix Blackboard Collaborate?

Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.

Why does my Word document look different on Blackboard?

These typefaces are visually and metrically different. Because the character forms are 'wider' at the same point-size, the page layout may re-flow causing additional pages to be used, unwanted line breaks, errors with spacing and similar problems.Jun 9, 2021

How do you format on Blackboard?

Choose Preformatted in BlackboardOpen a new Blackboard discussion post.Choose Preformatted under the drop-down options in the toolbar.Highlight your text in Word, copy it, and paste it into the Blackboard post window.When you see the pop-up window, choose “keep formatting”

How do I make a test available in Blackboard?

Deploying TestsEnsure Edit Mode is ON, and access the Content Area where the test will be added.On the Action Bar, mouse over the Assessments tab.Select Test.On the Create Test page, select a test from the Add Test box.Click Submit. ... If desired, edit the Test Name.More items...

How do students submit work on Blackboard?

Submit an assignmentOpen the assignment. ... Select Write Submission to expand the area where you can type your submission. ... Select Browse My Computer to upload a file from your computer. ... Optionally, type Comments about your submission.Select Submit.

Can you delete a submission on Blackboard as a student?

From the pull down menu select View Grade Details. 4. On the screen that appears, find the submission near the bottom of the screen. To the right of the entry, click the button labeled Clear Attempt.

Can you Unsubmit on Blackboard?

You can't edit a submitted assignment, but you may be allowed to resubmit it. However, you can't resubmit all assignments. Check if you can submit an assignment more than once. If you can't and made a mistake, you must contact your instructor to ask for the opportunity to resubmit the assignment.