westerntc.edu how to set up blackboard

How do I contact Western’s Blackboard support team?

6. Set Default view within the content areas –assignments, assessments and interactive tools have unique icons associated with them to help students identify them more readily. You may choose to include them or not. 7. You may choose to include a course banner that you have created outside of Blackboard.

What is blackboard and how do I use it?

Blackboard is a learning management system used by Western Technical College to support face-to-face classes, blended courses, and online instruction. If you are new to Blackboard, there are a variety of handouts and instructional materials available on this web site. Please use the links below to access information about getting started with Blackboard and help with […]

How do I access mywestern student portal?

to set up grading rubrics, smart views of a specified set of grade center columns such as those that need grading, and color coding to alert the instructor to students falling below a certain grade level. ... https://blackboard.westerntc.edu.

Are there any handouts or instructional materials available on Blackboard?

If you have it set up and remember your password, you can skip ahead in the video to the 1 minute, 30 second mark and follow along from that point to learn how to log in and navigate your portal, as well as how to check your student email account. These accounts are important for receiving ongoing updates, next steps, and action items.

What is a blackboard?

Blackboard. Blackboard is a learning management system used by Western Technical College to support face-to-face classes, blended courses, and online instruction. If you are new to Blackboard, there are a variety of handouts and instructional materials available on this web site.

How is student performance monitored?

Student performance may be monitored in a number of ways, including the use of grade center color codes, Performance Dashboard, and the Retention Center. Also included in this section is a tutorial on reporting options.

What is Blackboard Course Management?

Blackboard offers instructors a variety of course management tools–tools that will allow instructors to customize their course sites, control availability of the course, create work groups, and more. Specifically, this includes setting up your course and setting course availability; enrollment; import, export, or archiving courses; combining sections; groups; and learning modules.

Student Account Training Video

This video talks about resetting your password, but it is also an easy way to set up your account if you haven’t already done so.

Registration and Academic Plan Training Videos

It may also be helpful to review how to register for classes. The Registration Training video below walks through the steps. The Academic Plan Training Video will introduce you to your academic plan, a tool which will help keep you on track during your time at Western. The Academic Plan will also help you register for your courses.

Student Readiness Training for Blackboard and Course Delivery Modes

Blackboard is where online courses are held, as well as being a component of in-person courses. You will want to familiarize yourself with Blackboard now, so you ready to dive into your course material when your classes begin. The Blackboard Readiness Training will teach you how to navigate Blackboard and help you to be successful in your courses.

Online Readiness Training

Many of our classes are offered in an online format, and our required Online Readiness Training Video will help prepare you for this learning environment. Click here to learn more.

Bookstore

If you haven’t already picked up your textbooks and materials, the Campus Shop Bookstore offers online delivery service as well as in-store purchasing. Check www.westerntcbooks.com for more information. If you're planning to charge your books against your Financial Aid, the deadline is Sept. 17.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons offers more services than you can image, and the friendly staff are happy to assist! They can provide support with:

PC Service

If you’re having trouble accessing your MyWestern student portal, student portal, or Blackboard, reach out to Western’s Information Technology Services (PC Services) Help Desk. You can find more information at www.westerntc.edu/information-technology-services, or email [email protected] for assistance.

Student Account Training Video

This video talks about resetting your password, but it is also an easy way to set up your account if you haven’t already done so.

Registration and Academic Plan Training Videos

It may also be helpful to review how to register for classes. The Registration Training video below walks through the steps. The Academic Plan Training Video will introduce you to your academic plan, a tool which will help keep you on track during your time at Western. The Academic Plan will also help you register for your courses.

Financial Aid

If you have questions about the status of your Financial Aid or if you have concerns about funding your education, our Office of Student Financial Aid can help.