thoams university blackboard

What is a blackboard?

Blackboard. Blackboard is a course management system which facilitates the creation and use of online course materials and functions. Using Blackboard, faculty can easily and quickly post syllabi, readings, web links, images, videos, etc. The benefit of Blackboard for students is that it provides anytime, anywhere access to learning materials.

What is the benefit of Blackboard?

The benefit of Blackboard for students is that it provides anytime, anywhere access to learning materials. Blackboard allows instructors and students to connect in both a fully online course environment and in the traditional classroom, where Blackboard takes on the role of a digital repository. Course Requests.

What is the student to faculty ratio at UST?

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Navigation

In the picture below there are three different main sections students see when logged into Blackboard.

When Students see courses in Blackboard

Students will see courses they are enrolled in the day before classes start. Many professors keep their courses private until the first day of class because they are prepping materials and coursework on Blackboard.

Test Expectations

When taking a test in Blackboard users must make sure to not press the back button on the Internet Browser. This will create an error in Blackboard and it will most likely kick the user out of the test.

Mobile Application

Blackboard's mobile application for Students and Teachers allows users to look at content through their Smartphones and be given updates and reminders about events and upcoming tests.

Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning is a resource containing hundreds of video tutorials on common computer programs. There are hundreds of videos that can help guide students and teachers through using Blackboard, uploading documents, and assessments.

Browser Issues

For information on which browsers work with Blackboard and which ones don't. Please visit the Blackboard Support Page Here.

Support

For further assistance, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 215-951-4648 or by Email at [email protected]