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Blackboard Documentation

QuickGuides

Blackboard Quickguide for Faculty [PDF, 10 pages, 396k]
This is an overview for faculty on how to get started with the Blackboard system at DePaul.
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.
Blackboard Hompage Quickguide [PDF, 1 pages, 98.3kb]
Directions on how to create and access a student homepage in Blackboard.

Blackboard System Info

Blackboard System Requirements [PDF, 2 pages, 142k]
This is a list of the computer requirements and plug-ins needed to use the Blackboard system.
Blackboard Functionality List [PDF, 1 page, 63k]
This is a comprehensive list of all the functions available in Blackboard, paired with descriptions.
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

Blackboard Gradebook [PDF, 6 pages, 260k]
This explains how to use the Blackboard Gradebook to manage your grades.
Exporting Your Blackboard Gradebook [PDF, 1 page, 92k]
This explains how to export your gradebook to a file on your hard drive. It is good practice to export gradebooks containing data at the end of each quarter.
Exchanging Files in Blackboard [PDF, 3 pages, 108k]
This explains how to use the digital dropbox to exchange files between individual students and faculty.
Creating an Assessment in Blackboard [PDF, 38 pages, 1.9mb]
This is a guide to using quizzes or surveys in Blackboard.
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.
Virtual Classroom in Blackboard [PDF, 5 pages, 58k]
This explains how to effectively use Blackboard's synchronous chat room in your course.
Using HTML in Blackboard [PDF, 7 pages, 55kb]
This is a Quickguide on advanced formatting in Blackboard using HTML (hypertext markup language).
Add Audio to Your Blackboard Course [PDF, 1 page, 116k]
This is a Quickguide on how to integrate audio into your Blackboard course by downloading or creating these files.
 
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Resources
Accessibility Issues & Blackboard
Sample Collaboration Rubric
Beating Cheating Online
Strategies for Online Communication
ITD Student Site
Office of Students with Disabilities
PDF vs. RTF vs. HTML formats
E-Reserves Request
Digital Image Library
Copyright & Fair Use Guidelines
Learning Styles Online Survey
Using Audio & Video Files
Adding your TA to Blackboard
Group Work Assessment Form
Assessing Group Effectiveness
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