Haven't Used Blackboard Before?
Faculty members who have never used the Blackboard system at UWB should follow the instructions to create a user account. The new faculty blackboard handout may be useful as well. You can request a new course via the Blackboard Course Request Form. Contact Andreas Brockhaus if you'd like an overview of Blackboard or would like assistance with creating effective online course materials and assignments.
UWB Tutorials and Resources
Below are a series of faculty tutorials which can help you learn how to use various features of Blackboard. If you have any questions about these tutorials or would like help designing course material or assignments using Blackboard, please contact Andreas Brockhaus at abrockhaus@uwb.edu.
Basics:
Blackboard Login Page
General Blackboard Layout
Basic Administration Procedures
Managing Course Content:
Introduction to Content
Course Documents
Folders
Links
Assignments
Tests
Syllabus
Modifying Content
Working with Blackboard:
Managing Users in Your Course
Creating Small Groups
Grade Center
Working on Course Documents and Assignments
Using the Digital Dropbox
Communication:
Moderating the Discussion Board
Chatting via Collaboration Tools
Sending Email
Miscellaneous:
Customizing the Course Menu
Setting Course Availability
Blackboard Tips
Access Issues
Blackboard Scholar
Blackboard.com Flash Clips: