Documentation

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Blackboard

QuickGuides

Blackboard Quickguide for Faculty [PDF, 2 pages, 128k]
This is an overview for faculty on how to get started with the Blackboard system at DePaul.

Getting Started with Blackboard for Faculty [PDF, 3 pages, 161k]
This is an overview for faculty on how to set up their Blackboard courses.

Blackboard Quickguide for Students [PDF, 2 pages, 138k]
This is an overview for students on how to get started with the Blackboard system at DePaul.

75 Reasons to Use Blackboard [PDF, 2 pages, 106k]
This is a document for faculty, listing reasons why they should use Blackboard.

Blackboard Instructor's Control Panel [PDF, 1 page, 32k]
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.

What is New in Blackboard 6
This is a document that denotes the changes between Blackboard 5 and Blackboard 6.

Manuals

Changing the Course Menu [PDF, 1 page, 52k]
This explains how to add, remove, modify, and reorder the list of options on your course left-hand navigation.

Exchanging Files in Blackboard [PDF, 3 pages, 108k]
This explains how to use the digital dropbox to exchange files between individual students and faculty.

Blackboard Gradebook [PDF, 6 pages, 260k]
This explains how to use the Blackboard Gradebook to manage your grades.

Print and Save (Export) a Blackboard Gradebook [PDF, 2 pages, 103k]
How to export, download, and savea digital copy of a course gradebook and how to print out a hard copy of course grades for your records using Microsoft Excel.

Creating Assessment Pools Blackboard [PDF, 1 page, 66k]
This is a guide to using assessment pools to manage questions in Blackboard.

Using Respondus [PDF, 6 pages, 350k]
This is a guide to using Respondus, a powerful software application that enhances the functionality and usability of Blackboard's quiz and survey tools.

Collaborative Tools in Blackboard [PDF, 3 pages, 155k]
This discusses how to use different Blackboard features for the interactive task you want to accomplish.

Add Multimedia to your Blackboard Course [PDF, 2 pages, 108k]
This is a Quickguide on how to integrate audio into your Blackboard course by downloading or creating these files.

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 [PDF, 3 page, 203k]
This is a Quickguide, for faculty, on how create assignments and post grades on Blackboard.

CampusConnection

Faculty Lab Help Guides

PDF vs. RTF vs. HTML [PDF, 1 page, 145k]
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.

Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) [PDF, 3pages, 144k]
A guide on how to use OmniPage Pro to optically recognize documents through the built-in Wizard and automatically.

Integrating Technology

Planning for Technology in Your Course [PDF, 3 pages, 160k]
This resource provides a sample course planning timeline that will facilitate you in the planning of your course(s).

Course Design Considerations [PDF, 2 pages, 73k]
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 [PDF, 3 pages, 132k]
This resource provides a list of ten (10) easy steps to get you started in creating the online component(s) of your course(s).

Problems and Cases [PDF, 2 pages, 92k]
This article explores, techniques and examples of problem based learning.

Games and Simulations [PDF, 2 pages, 100k]
This article explores the experiential learning techniques of games and simulations.

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.

Respondus

Turn-it-In

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

Campus Connection Quickguide [PDF, 5 pages, 1.3mb]
Directions on how to utilize the different services that are offered within the Campus Connection web page.

Blackboard Quickguide [PDF, 2 pages, 537kb]
Directions on how to utilize the different features of the Blackboard course system.

Blackboard Hompage Quickguide [PDF, 1 pages, 98.3kb]
Directions on how to create and access a student homepage in Blackboard.

Introductory Microsoft Word Quickguide [PDF, 5 pages, 1.4mb]
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Word functionality.

Advanced Microsoft Word Quickguide [PDF, 4 pages, 1.1mb]
Directions on how to utilize advanced formatting and table creation functions in Microsoft Word.

Introductory Microsoft Excel Quickguide [PDF, 9 pages, 2.8mb]
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Excel functionality.

Advanced Microsoft Excel Quickguide [PDF, 5 pages, 546kb]
Directions on how to utilize advanced formulas, functions and charts in Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft PowerPoint Quickguide [PDF, 8 pages, 2.2mb]
Directions on how to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint functionality.

Introductory Microsoft Access Quickguide [PDF, 9 pages, 3mb]
Directions on how to utilize basic Microsoft Access functionality.

Submitting Assignments and Checking Grades - For Students [PDF, 1 page, 95.9k]
This is a Quickguide, for students, on how submit assignments and check their grades on Blackboard.


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