JPPSS BLACKBOARD DEVELOPMENT COURSE TOUR

Lesson 2: JPPSS Blackboard Essentials

My ClassesAfter logging into Blackboard, you will notice a new category under My Classes – JPPSS Blackboard Development Course.

You are enrolled as a Teacher.All of the Hands-On assignments will be completed in this course.

This is our original course, in which you are enrolled as a student.

Inside the Development Course

Control Panel

Course

Menu

Edit Mode:On – you have the ability to edit anything in your courseOff – you can view the site as your students would see it; no editing abilities

The Course Menu

• With Edit Mode turned On, as the instructor, you have the ability to add, delete, reorder, hide, and rename links

• Each title on the Course Menu acts as a link to more information

More information about editing the Course Menu will follow in Lesson Two Content.

The Control Panel

• Not visible to students

• Central access point for course management functions, such as adding class files, viewing student assessment scores, creating student groups, and customizing the look of your site

When Do You Use This Development Course?

To complete assignments titled “Hands-On” in Lessons Two through Five

To explore features that are not included in this introductory course