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Blackboard Introduction

 

Use Blackboard to augment your class, increase communication, answer questions, and provide research resources for your students. Blackboard provides a ready-made template for a course web site. It is easy to use and provides multiple interactive functions that can enhance the learning experience: e-mail, assessments, gradebook, discussion groups, etc. If you want a quick, easy and effective way to deliver course materials for a class, use Blackboard. Check out 75 Reasons to Use Blackboard for more ideas!

Training Opportunities

ITD offers a variety of training options, including group classes, one-on-one consultations, and online tutorials. Please contact your consultant for the training that best suits your needs.

Documentation

Blackboard Reminders for Faculty [PDF, 2 pages, 128k]
Preparation reminders for a new term: make your site available to students, special requests, etc.
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.
Blackboard Functionality List [PDF, 1 page, 63k]
This is a comprehensive list of all the functions available in Blackboard, paired with descriptions.
Course Design Considerations [PDF, 2 pages, 76k]
This resource provides a handout with questions and space to answer questions that will help you plan your course(s).
75 Reasons to Use Blackboard [PDF, 2 pages, 106k]
This is a document for faculty, listing reasons why they should use Blackboard.
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).
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.
Blackboard Instructor's Control Panel
This document is a visual of the Instructor's Control Panel.
 
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Training
BB1: Blackboard Basics
BB2: Grade Center Part 1
BB5: Using Online Exercises & Feedback
BB3: Using Electronic Assignments
BB4: Discussion Board
BB6: Grade Center Part 2
Podcast Workshop
Resources
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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