ucsm blackboard

How can I make the most of blackboard as an instructor?

Blackboard Tools. Qwickly - A suite of tools that makes repetitive Blackboard tasks easier. Respondus - A streamlined interface for creating, managing, and exporting exams. SoftChalk - User-friendly tools for creating rich and engaging web-based lessons.

What types of content can I embed in Blackboard?

Blackboard requires that you have a version 4 or higher browser. Blackboard officially supports Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Please note that other browsers such as AOL or Opera may function with Blackboard but are not officially supported. You need a monitor capable of at least 800x600 resolution.

What are the best alternatives to Blackboard?

University of Central Missouri - UCM Single Sign-On

Acrobat Reader

Test to see if you've the reader installed:#N#PDF document#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install it.#N#You'll need version 5 or greater.

Java

Java test page#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install it.

Real Player

Real Player test page#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install it (look for the link to the free RealPlayer).

Flash

Flash Player test page#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install it.

QuickTime

QuickTime Player test page#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install it (look for the link to the free player)

Zip

Test to see if you've compression / expander software installed:#N#ZIP document#N#If you've not got it, then you'll need to download and install WinZip - trial version or StuffIt Expander (free) .

Spreadsheet

See if you've a suitable spreadsheet programme installed:#N#Spreadsheet document#N#Spreadsheet software needs to be able to open / save in Excel 97 format or higher.#N#There are a number of packages that are suitable. OpenOffice is one free alternative.