BLACKBOARD BASICS To log into Blackboard, open your web browser and go to http://blackboard.jhu.edu

On the Bb Login screen, click Login using JHU Enterprise Authentication.

 

At the authentication page, enter your JHED ID and JHED Password and press "Login". 

 

You are now logged into Blackboard.

You can also access Blackboard by going to your my.johnshopkins.edu page and hold your mouse over the “Education” Icon on the left-hand side of the page, and click on blackboard.

Once you are logged into Blackboard, you will see a module called “My Courses Plus” (on the right hand side of the screen). This lists all of the courses that you are enrolled in. You can access a course by clicking on The name of the course. it will then open the course site.

PLEASE NOTE THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNDER CAREY BLACKBOARD SUPPORTYOU CAN ALSO SEND AN E-MAIL TO CAREY.BLACKBOARD@JHU.EDU

Course Availability Registering for a Blackboard course happens automatically.  Once you register for a course in ISIS, you will be automatically enrolled in that course's Blackboard site.

Please note: If you have registered for a course in ISIS, but do not see it on your Blackboard menu, it likely means that the instructor has not yet made this course available to the students. Once the instructor makes the course available, you will see it on your menu. The instructor should make the course site available 2 weeks prior to the class start date.

Accessing Syllabus and Course Documents

To access your course syllabus, Click on your course, then click on the Syllabus item on the menu on the left side of the screen.

To access your course documents, Click on your course, then click on the Course Documents item on the menu on the left hand side of the screen.

Submitting Assignments Online

You may have to write a paper, provide answers to a case study, submit a presentation or other learning activity. Blackboard has a tool to submit these assignments which help your instructor collect your assignments in one place and provide you with prompt feedback. When you are asked to submit an assignment through Blackboard, Click on Assignments on the left menu.

Click on the title next to the icon to submit your assignment. Before submitting, read your instructor's directions carefully. Directions may include the due date and the file types (e.g., Word, PDF, RTF) you may use to submit you’re your assignment. To attach your paper, click Browse My Computer.

NOTE: After attaching your file, you will only be able to submit ONE time. You can attach multiple files. When you are sure you are ready to send the assignment to the instructor, click the Submit button. NOTE: The Save as Draft button does not send the assignment to the instructor.

If you send the wrong file by mistake, send an e-mail to the instructor or TA asking them to "clear your attempt" so you can resubmit your assignment. It is recommended that you attach the correct document in that e-mail so you are sure they receive it in time.

Submit all files required for an assignment at one time. Sending files at different times can confuse your instructor or mentor.

When using the Assignment tool, make sure that you do not use a # symbol in the file name. A # symbol is a special symbol that gets interpreted as HTML code and using the # in your file name will keep your instructor or leader from being able to open your file. Instead of naming your files something like "Chapter #1 homework" use file names like "Chapter_1_Homework" instead.

Viewing Grades on Blackboard

To view grades in Blackboard, click on My Grades from the Blackboard home page.

Click on the course you would like to view the grades for.

You will now see the grade book with assignments and grades.

Using the Discussion Board

To start, click on the Discussion Board link in the left menu of your course.

Click on the Forum you would like to participate in, and then click on Create Thread to create a new post.

To reply to another student’s post, click on the tile of their post (thread), and click Reply.

Sending E-Mail through Blackboard

To send an e-mail through Blackboard, click on Email on the left menu of your course.

You will then have a choice to send an e-mail to all users, all groups, all student users, all instructors, single/select users or single/select groups. When you are finished typing the message, click the “Submit” button at the bottom or top of the page.

EvaluationKit

EvaluationKit is the tool that is used for course evaluations. It is administered through Blackboard. Students will fill out the survey on the second to last class of the semester, and will have two days to complete it before it closes. This tool can be accessed in two places:

Step-by-Step instructions are available:  http://carey.jhu.edu/uploads/learningatcarey/student_EK_instructions.pdf. Students will receive a reminder e-mail a few days before the course evaluations begin with this same link.