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Blackboard: Getting Started
Joel KinisonInstructional Technology CoordinatorDivision of Distance Learning and Faculty Development
Today’s Agenda
By the end of training today you will:Understand what Blackboard (Bb) is & what
it is used forDemonstrate how to access and navigate in
BbIdentify primary components of the Bb
Institution & Course EnvironmentsDemonstrate how to communicate in BbDemonstrate how to access content in BbUnderstand the group feature in Bb
What is Blackboard?
What Can Bb Do for Middle States
Blackboard
Middle
States
Online environment referred to as Learning Management System (LMS)
Provides online collaboration for the various groups and committees
An online committee hub to share information Safely distribute documents 24x7 Access
Show of Hands
Beginner? Intermediate? Expert?
How many of you have any experience in Bb -either as a student or a teacher?
Any other Learning Management System (LMS)?
Rate your level of expertise with Basic Tech. Skills!
Built-in Resources
Resources Based on your
Role
DLF Website
How to Access and Navigate Bb
Select Your Browser
Log in using one of the following browsers
Firefoxwww.mozilla.org
Safari (Mac)www.apple.com/safari
Google Chromewww.google.com/chrome
TO DO: One of the 1st things to
ask students
when they are having an issue in
Bb
Logging In
Log in through MyCSMD
myOnline Classes
Login
The Bb Environment
My Institution Tab-best place to return if you “get lost”
Course Listing
Announcements
Informative modules
Your Course – Middle States Self-Study
Navigating a Bb CourseBlackboard
Tabs
Breadcrumb
Navigation
Collapse and
ExpandCourse menu
Groups
Groups
Collaboration File exchange Group Blog Group Discussion Board Group Journal Group Tasks
My Groups
Chat Room
Document StorageChronological
OrderTopic Threads
Refined – Reflective
Actions Which Need Attention
Demo
The Course Environment
Every course is designed uniquely but there are a few common elements
Page Header-*remember to Log Out* Course Menu-designed by instructor Content Menu-instructor can choose the
“entry point” also (i.e. Dashboard, Announcements or Learning Modules)
Review
Review
Bb can be used as a location to collaborateAccess Bb through myCSMDWithin my course I can view documents and
other resources submitted by my Co-ChairsWithin Bb I can receive communication via
Announcements and generate mailEach work team will have their own group
within Bb to collaborate with other team members
Contact Support
Technical Support in Bb-Help Desk [email protected] call x 4357
Specific Bb Support-DLF Help [email protected] call x 4736
Questions?
Concerns?
Comments?
Thank You for Your Time