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Blackboard Course Management Tools
Course Management Menu Overview:
- The Course Management menu is located on the lower left menu bar on the Course Home Page. The course management menu provides instructors with tools to create, manage and modify the course. Files, Course Tools, Evaluation, Grade Center, Users and Groups, Customization, Packages and Utilities, and Help are available. - Files = Search Files in the Course - Course Tools = Tools to create and manage class activities, assignments, etc. - Evaluation = Retention Center and reporting - Grade Center = Maintaining student grades - Users and Groups = User and group set up and maintenance - Customization - Packages and Utilities = Import, Copy, Export Course - Help = Blackboard Help
- To expand a section on the Course Menu Bar, click the right arrow (>) or “chevron.”
- To minimize a section on the Course Menu Bar, click the down arrow (v) or “chevron.”
- Click the check box next to the document to select it. Then click the down arrow (v) or chevron to access the menu. From the menu, the user can open the document, edit the settings, overwrite the file, access file permissions, download package, copy, move and delete.
Course Tools:
- The Course Tools menu allows the instructor to add a test student , create or access announcements , Basic LTI Tools, blogs , Cengage Learning MindLinks, collaboration , contacts , course calendar , course message , discussion board , glossary , journals , McGraw-Hill Higher Education, mobile compatible test list, Rubrics , SafeAssign, self and peer assessments , send Email , set Grade Center due dates , tasks , tests, surveys, and pools , Turnitin Assignments , Turnitin Assignments by groups, and WileyPLUS.
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- “Add Test Student” allows an instructor to add a test student to their course. This will allow the instructor to experience the course as a student, including completing assignments and tests. To create a test student, click the “Add Test Student” link from the Course Tools menu. Blackboard will automatically assign a test student User ID (usually the instructors User ID_s). Enter a password for the test account, and check whether the account should be enrolled in the course. Click “Submit” to continue. Click “Cancel” to cancel the test account creation and return to the menu.
Test account User ID (assigned by Bb)
Enter test account password in both fields
Check box to enroll test account in course (^) Click to create account
- The “Create Announcement” form will appear on the screen. Complete the subject line (note: this is all the students will see displayed without clicking on the announcement), enter the message in the text box, if necessary set date restriction, send an Email announcement, and/or add a course link if needed. Click “Submit” to create the announcement. Click “Cancel” to cancel the unpublished announcement and return to the menu.
Enter subject
Subject text color
Enter announcement message
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Click to post for duration Click to only of course post for specific dates Select start / end time
Select start / end date Select to send Email copy
- A green confirmation bar will appear at the top of the screen if the announcement was successfully created. The new announcement will be displayed.
- “Blogs” allow the instructor or student to openly share their thoughts with the class. Some blogs may permit comments by other users. The Blog page will display either “All Blogs,” “My Blogs,” “Course Blogs,” and “Blogs Permitting Comments Only.” Blogs are displayed from newest to oldest. To create a blog, click the “Create Blog” icon at the top left.
- The “Create Blog” page will display. Enter the blog name, enter instructions for the blog in the text box, select the availability, determine if the blog will only be available for a limited time, and then select the start and end dates / times, select the blog type, settings, and if it will be graded and the value. Click “Submit” to create the blog. Click “Cancel to cancel the blog creation and return to the menu.
Confirmation of the new announcement
Newest announcement displayed
Click to create new blog
Click to change blog view
- A green confirmation will appear at the top of the page if the blog was successfully created. The new blog will appear at the top of the blog page.
- Collaboration allows instructors to provide real-time chats, lessons and discussions. There are two types of collaboration tools available: chat (the exchange of messages like instant message or text) and virtual classroom (a shared online environment where users can view links, share a desktop, exchange files, and chat). Two collaboration sessions are set up as part of the course default: “Lecture Hall” (virtual classroom) and “Office Hours” (chat).
Confirmation of blog creation
New blog is displayed
Click to change displayed sessions (^) Use to search for specific session
Click link to launch session
- To launch a session, double click on a session name. A new window will open. Collaboration requires the installation of Java. A dialog box will appear, click “Run” to install the application. To avoid seeing the dialog box in the future, check the box for “Always trust content from this publisher,” and the application will automatically run.
- The collaborative session will open in a new window.
Check box to avoid the dialog box each time.
b. “White Board” allows the instructor to display text as if writing on a classroom whiteboard. The instructor can also change the fill color and pen color using the menus at the bottom of the tool box. The white board will open as a separate window. Type in the text box provided. Click the red “X” in the upper right corner to close the window and return to the virtual classroom. If a Java dialog box appears, click “Run” to continue.
c. The “Group Browser” allows the instructor to guide students to and through a website. Enter the Web address in the “Enter Address” field, select “Display to Users” (Preview in New Window can also be selected), then click “Go.” The URL will be displayed in the session screen.
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Enter web address
d. “Ask a Question” allows the instructor or students to post a question. The question is entered into the “Enter Question” field, then click “Send” to submit.
e. The question will appear in the instructors “Question Inbox.” The instructor can choose to “Respond to current question,” or “Delete” it from the class. Click on the name of the person to select the question. The question will be displayed in the “Question” box. When responding, a separate dialog box will open. Type the response in the dialog box and click “Send.” The question and answer will appear in the session screen.
Type question in text box
Click to submit
Respond to question
Delete question
Submitted question
Enter response
- “Chat” sessions allow the instructor to chat with any student that logs onto the collaboration session. This is similar to texting or instant messaging.
- New collaboration sessions can be created by clicking “Create Collaboration Session” at the top of the page.
- Complete the fields for “Session Name,” and enter the dates of availability (start / end date) for the session. Ensure that the session is available and that the “Yes” box is selected. Select the collaboration tool (chat or virtual classroom) from the pull down menu. Click “Submit” to create the collaboration. Click “Cancel” to cancel the creation of the collaboration session.
Participants
Click to send message
Session Log
Click to end session
Click to create new collaboration
Enter session name
- A green confirmation will appear at the top of the page if the collaboration was successfully created. The new collaboration will appear at the bottom of the collaboration page.
Select the available dates / times
Select to make available
Choose collaboration type
Confirmation of created session
New collaboration
- Next, make sure to make the profile available to student, by selecting the check box next to “Yes” under Options. It is strongly recommended that instructors add a picture of themselves. Studies have shown that student’s relate best and have better outcomes when there is a more personal connection with the instructor. To add a picture, click the “Browse” button next to “Attach Image.” Select the image from the computer to upload, then click “Open.” Click “Submit” to create the contact. NOTE: For best results, the image size should be 150x150 pixels. Pictures may need to be cropped before uploading. Don’t have a picture? Contact Joe Pacino at [email protected] to schedule a picture. Joe will be able to take a digital picture and assist in editing it to the correct size. Joe will provide a file ready to be uploaded into Blackboard.
Select to make available to students
Click to add a picture
Enter a personal website link
- A green confirmation will appear when the contact has been selected. A red alert will appear if the uploaded picture exceeds the recommended file size. In this case, the photo can be edited and resubmitted.
- To help organize the contacts, folders can be created. To create a folder, click the “Create Folder” icon at the top of the page.
- Complete the folder information. The folder name can be selected from a prepopulated pull down menu next to the “Name” field, or a folder name can be entered in the “Enter Name” field. The color of the name can be selected, and descriptive text can be entered in the text box. To make the folder available in the course, under “Options” select “Yes” next to “Make Folder Available.” Click “Submit” to create the folder. Click “Cancel” to return to the menu.
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Select Folder Name
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