The University of St. Thomas

Classes, Videos and Documentation

Classes, Videos and Documentation

Learn to use Blackboard! Classroom sessions, video tutorials, and documentation are available.

ClassRoom Training

Classroom training is offered several times per year, and announced through the Bulletin Today, and/or the Faculty Center for eLearning web page. A department-specific session can be arranged for a group of faculty within one department. Those faculty should contact their Academic Technology Consultant for arrangements.

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video tutorials

 

Introduction to Using Blackboard Design and Content Basics
Introduction and Overview
Using the MyUST Portal
Course Design & Planning
Learn About Course Settings
Construct Your Course Menu
Methods of Adding Course Content
   
Assignment Manager
Digital Drop Box

Creating and Posting an Assignment
Student Completion of an Assignment

Grading & Returning an Assignment & Student View of Graded Assignment

Activating the Digital Drop Box
Student Submits File to Drop Box
Instructor Reviews & Returns Item from Drop Box
Student Views Returned Item in Drop Box
Cleanup of Digital Drop Box
Discussion Board
Assessments & Surveys
Introduction to Discussion Board
Working with Forums
Working with Threads
Discussion Board Grading & Statistics
 
Creating Question Pools
Creating Tests
Deploying Tests
                                                                             
Content System
Grade Center (NEW)
Introduction to the Content System
Organizing & Using the Content System
Overview: Using the Grade Center  (IRT video)
Grade Center  (Blackboard promotional video)

 

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Helpsheets & Documentation

Introduction to Blackboard Design and Content Basics
Instructional Design Tips
Backup Your Blackboard Course
File Name Conventions
Manage Your Course Menu
Add/Modify Course Content Items
Managing Course Roles
   
Using the Assignment Manager Discussion Board

Creating / Grading Assignments
Assignment Manager vs. Digital Drop Box

Engaging Students in Online Discussions
Linking to a Discussion Board   
Faculty User Guide
Student User Guide
Grading Guide
 
  
Grade Center (NEW) Assessments & Surveys
Explore the Grade Center
Customize the Grade Center
Adding Grade Columns
Modifying Grade Columns
Entering Grades
Changing Grades
Creating Categories
Configuring a Totals Column
Configuring Weighted Grades
Student Access to View Grades

Multiple Assessment Attempts
Self-Assessment Options
Extra Credit Assessments
Download Test & Survey Results
Working with Question Pools
Working with Tests
Adding/Modifying Questions Types
Using Opinion Scale Question Type

 
Content System ePortfolio

Blackboard Content System Overview
Managing Content
Sharing Content
Managing Permissions

Content System User Guide

Overview of the ePortfolio tool
Types of ePortfolio Content
Creating an ePortfolio
Reviewing & Commenting

Blackboard Blog & Wiki Tools Self & Peer Assessment (NEW)

Overview of the Blog Tool
Blog User Guide 
Overview of the Wiki Tool
Wiki User Guide

Overview and FAQ (PDF)

Creating a New Assessment
Previewing the Assessment
Completing an Assessment
Viewing the Results

Other Tools

Early Warning System
Refworks Quick Link
Glossary Manager
Tool Linking: Overview