Blackboard Basics PTS Spring 2009
What is Blackboard? Technically, its a learning management system (LMS) It is comprised of a content management system (CMS) targeted at the education market. Tools designed for educators to manage and track their students.
What do I need to use Blackboard? A Blackboard account tied to a course A connection to your Bb server Browsers (recommend Firefox and at least one of the following Safari, IE, Chrome) Patience and a creative spirit!
Task 1 - Touring Bb
Task 2 - Creating a test student
Task 3 - Setting up Menus
Task 4 - Managing Documents Attach Annotate Track Copy Embed
Task 5 - Assignments Not the DropBox (boo!) but integrated within the Grade Center (yeah!)
Task 6 - Forums and Communications
Task 7 - The Grade Center
Task 8 - Q&A
Task 9 - Let’s look at Bb 9
Task 10 - Thank You!