Documentation

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Blackboard

QuickGuides

Blackboard Quickguide for Faculty
This is an overview for faculty on how to get started with the Blackboard system at DePaul.

Getting Started with Blackboard for Faculty
This is an overview for faculty on how to set up their Blackboard courses.

Getting Started with Blackboard for Students
This is an overview for students on how to get started with the Blackboard system at DePaul.

75 Reasons to Use Blackboard
This is a document for faculty, listing reasons why they should use Blackboard.

Blackboard Instructor's Control Panel
This document is a visual of the Instructor's Control Panel.

Blackboard System Info

Known Issues with Blackboard
This is a list of known conflicts and issues with the Blackboard system at DePaul. Where possible, it includes the resolution for the issue. If you are experiencing problems, please review this list.

Manuals

Changing the Course Menu
This explains how to add, remove, modify, and reorder the list of options on your course left-hand navigation.

Exchanging Files in Blackboard
This explains how to use the digital dropbox to exchange files between individual students and faculty.

Creating Assessment Pools Blackboard
This is a guide to using assessment pools to manage questions in Blackboard.

Collaborative Tools in Blackboard
This discusses how to use different Blackboard features for the interactive task you want to accomplish.

Add Streaming Multimedia to your Blackboard course
This is a Quickguide on how to integrate Streaming Media into your Blackboard course.

Using MARS 2 to record directly on MiniDisc [PDF, 5 pages, 374k]
This is a Quickguide on how to use ITD's MiniDisc Mobile Audio Recording Station (MARS-2), to record digitally on MiniDisc.

Math and Science Notation Tool [PDF, 3 pages, 142k]
This is a Quickguide on how to use an equation editor on Blackboard.

Using the Assignment Feature on Blackboard
This is a Quickguide, for faculty, on how create assignments on Blackboard.

Post an Assignment Grade
This is a Quickguide, for faculty, on how to post assignment grades on Blackboard.

Bulk Download Assignments
This is a Quickguide, for faculty, on how to bulk download student submissions all at one time.

Downloading the Grade Sheet from Grade Center
This is a Quickguide, for faculty, on how to download the grade sheet from grade center.

Faculty Lab Help Guides

PDF vs. RTF vs. HTML
Recommendations on when and why to use the PDF format vs. other formats and avenues.

Scanning Photos and Graphics [PDF, 1 page, 274k]
Scan color or black and white photos, drawings, or other types of graphic from original photographs, magazines, or hand-drawn items.

Scanning Slides [PDF, 2 pages, 445k]
Scan single or multiple slides using slide adapters.

Scan to PDF [PDF, 1 page, 226k]
Instructions on how to scan a page of text as a single image. This image maintains the integrity of the page design.

Save or Print to PDF [PDF, 1 page, 128k]
Use Adobe Acrobat to save Powerpoint handouts or other original files in PDF format. Users will need the free Adobe Reader to open these files.

Saving files or folder to a CD [PDF, 1 page, 322k]
Save large files or a folder to a writable CD.

Edit Video with Windows Movie Maker [PDF, 2 pages, 51k]
This explains how to the free Microsoft Windows Movie Maker to capture, edit and output your video files to create a professional-looking video.

Upload (download) files to (from) your Condor and Streaming Media Accounts [PDF, 4 pages, 334k]
Use SSH to set up your condor account or to send files to either condor or the streaming media server.

Integrating Technology

Course Design Considerations
This resource provides a handout with questions and space to answer questions that will help you plan your course(s).

10 Easy Steps to Creating Your Online/Hybrid Course
This resource provides a list of ten (10) easy steps to get you started in creating the online component(s) of your course(s).

Instruction Builder

Using Library Resources

QuickData 2

Add the form tag to an html survey [PDF, 1 page, 134k]
This describes how to use QuickData to collect data from an existing html survey.

How to build an on-line form [PDF, 4 pages, 230k]
This describes how to create an online form or survey using Dreamweaver MX.

How to build an on-line form using Quick Data Wizard [PDF, 2 pages, 339k]
These are instructions for the Quick Data Wizard.

Annotations Environment

Annotations Quickguide for Faculty [PDF, 2 pages, 178k]
This guide provides a step-by-step introduction to using the Annotations tool.

Annotations Quickguide for Students [PDF, 1 page, 150k]
Distribute this quick guide to assure your students will know how to access and annotate materials you post.

Turn-it-In

Wimba

Using Audio and Video

Using a Website

Manage Your Condor and/or Streaming Media Account Using SSH [PDF, 4 pages, 334k]
This gives instructions on how to use SSH to upload files to your Streaming Media and/or Condor account.

Troubleshoot Web Page Problems on Condor Quickguide [PDF, 1page, 111k]
This document answers common questions that come up while using your Condor account.

Student Technology Training

Agendas

QuickGuides

Blackboard 8 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize the different features of the Blackboard course system.

Blackboard Homepage Quickguide
Directions on how to create and access a student homepage in Blackboard.

Introductory Microsoft Word 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Word functionality.

Advanced Microsoft Word 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize advanced formatting and table creation functions in Microsoft Word.

Introductory Microsoft Excel 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Excel functionality.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize advanced formulas, functions and charts in Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint functionality.

Microsoft Access 2007 Quickguide
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Access functionality.

Submitting Assignments and Checking Grades - For Students
This is a Quickguide, for students, on how submit assignments and check their grades on Blackboard.


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