WebCT/Blackboard Orientation

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Blackboard Student Support

Provided by the Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning and Technology Center

Troubleshooting Blackboard
Troubleshooting Blackboard - Quick tips to correct Blackboard issues Troubleshooting Java Issues in Blackboard - having problems with the Chat Tool? Uploading files from your computer? Opening the HTML Editor? Verify or Update the Java Certificate Clean Out Your Java Cache Clearing your Browser Cache for Mozilla Firefox Clearing your Browser Cache for Internet Explorer Internet Explorer blocks my file downloads - see instructions Encountering intermittent loss of functionality in Blackboard? Click here for a list of browsers that are tested as compatible or certified for use with Blackboard CE 6.2.
Blackboard Student Fundamentals
Introduction to Blackboard (Student) - need help understanding how to login to blackboard or how to optimize your computer for your blackboard course? Introduction to Blackboard (Student) - with audio - cc - need help understanding how to login to blackboard or how to optimize your computer for your blackboard course? Understanding the Course Layout (Student) - with audio - cc - this is a quick tutorial that covers the layout of your Blackboard course as a student. Learn where to access course activities and check grades among other things.
Using the Assignment Tool
Turning in an Assignment (Student) - with audio - cc - find information about how to turn in an assignment in your Blackboard courses.
Using My Grades
How to Check Grades in Your Blackboard Courses (Student) - with audio - cc -find infomration about how to check your grades in your Blackboard courses.
Using the Learning Module Tool
How to go Through a Learning Module (Student) - with audio - cc - find information about how to go through a learning module in your Blackboard courses.
Using the Communication Tools
Posting to the Discussion Boards (Student) - with audio - cc - find information on how to post to the discussion boards in your Blackboard courses. Replying to a Post in a Discussion Board (Student) - with audio - cc - find information about how to post a reply to a discussion post on a discussion board in your Blackboard courses. Sending an Email (Student) - with audio - cc - find information about how to send an email in your Blackboard Courses.
Using the Quiz Tool
Taking and Submitting an Assessment (Student) - with audio - cc - find information on how to take and submit an assessment in your Blackboard courses.