Post on 27-Nov-2014
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Blackboard Basics
Greg KrynenTechnical Trainer
What is Blackboard?
A Course Management System (CMS) which connects your course materials with your students in a secured environment.
A set of built-in tools for communicating with your students; Discussion Board, File Submission tool, Gradebook, etcetera.
Why should I use Blackboard?
Your lessons, notes, etc. are accessible to students anywhere there is Internet access.
You can create tests and quizzes that grade themselves and students get instant feedback.
It is template based, so it does not require computer expertise.
What does Blackboard have to offer?
Post lessons on-line
Give tests and quizzes on-line
Turn in work digitally
Post announcements
Students can access grades
Give surveysCreate discussion
boardsOrganize
calendarManage your
grade bookCreate
collaborative groups
How do I access Blackboard?
Student account – same as myAVC username.
Instructor account –same as email address name.
Password will be the same as your network login
The Courses Tab
The Control Panel has it all!
Content management
Course tool management
Course layout design tools
User management
Assessments
More about Blackboard
Tutorials – in applicationManuals – in applicationAVC Helpdesk for Bb – Help buttonBb Flex Training courses
Forums – on the open web (be aware not all installations are the same so features mentioned in other sites forums may not be available on the AVC Blackboard system)