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Blackboard - Manual (for Instructors)

Blackboard - STANDARDS at CCC
Learn the required Standards to effectively create and design a course in a short amount of time.

Blackboard - QUICK and EASY Reference Manual
After attending a training session - you may use this downsized manual to quickly perform functions of Blackboard.

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My Blackboard LS Interface
Quick overview of Blackboard LS (formerly WebCT6) layout.

courseTools_courseContent
The homepage of your course. Learn to add files and folders directly from your computer. (view)

courseTools_announcements
Deliver a pop-up message to your students each time they log in to your course. (view)

courseTools_assessments
Create Tests or Exams by using Quiz, Survey, or Self-Test. (view)

courseTools_assignments
Create homework or projects which can be sent(emailed) to you in an organized dropbox. (view)

courseTools_calendar
Create dated reminders about events such as appointments, tests, exams, etc. (view)

courseTools_discussions
Create discussion topics which you and your students can interact by posting messages or opinions. (view)

courseTools_learningModules
Organize and deliver course content in a Table of Contents format. (view)

courseTools_mail
Communicate with your students using Blackboard's internal email. (view)

courseTools_syllabus
Use the built-in syllabus (not recommended best to upload a file labeled "Syllabus" within Course Content). (view)

courseTools_webLinks
Create links to resource websites that will enhance your course. (view)

instructorTools_manageCourse
Tools - add and remove Course Tools Course Menu - hide or show Course Tools or add a Customized Menu Link (similar to Web Links) Colors - customize or change color sets of Course Tools and Hyperlinks Course Content Icons - customize or change icon images Course Preview Page Setup - create a snapshot of your course before students enroll  Date Rollover - adjust dates for next semester
instructorTools_assessmentManager
Review results to Assessments (Graded, Not Graded, Not Submitted) (view)

instructorTools_assignmentDropbox
Review results to Assignments, download attached assignments, and return a grade.

instructorTools_gradebook
Import grades from an Excel spreadsheet (view)
Delete columns in the Grade Book (view)

instructorTools_groupManager
Divide your students into groups.

instructorTools_tracking
Track the progress of your students, see when they log-in, activities for Mail, Discussion, Web Links, etc. (view)

instructorTools_selectiveRelease
Selectively release items to students who missed assignments, tests, etc. (view)


Backup/ResetCourse
Prepare your course for a new term by resetting contents.

Replace/Overwrite existing files
Prepare your course for a new term by replacing existing files such as the Syllabus, Course Outline, etc.

Deny Student Access
Deny access to students who have been dropped from your course.

Terminology
Look up Blackboard terms and their definitions.

Unsupported Characters
View permitted characters when naming items.

Where can I get help?
Please contact Bernie Castro, 856.691.8600 ext. 480 or bcastro@cccnj.edu 



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