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1. Flash or Shockwave Fields The table below details the fields on the Insert SWF File page Field Description Insert SWF File Browse Click Browse to locate a file OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of the local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picturel jpeg SWF File Options Set the Width Enter the width of the video Set the Height Enter the height of the video AutoStart Select Yes to start playing when the page is opened Select No to let users start playing manually after opening the page Loop Choose whether the file should repeat continuously Set Quality Select the quality of the images that will appear to users Please note that the better the quality of an image the larger the file Larger files take longer to open O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 24 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual About Spell Check Overview Word lists The Spell Check feature supports a full English dictionary a supplemental word list configured by the System Administrator and custom word lists that are stored as a cookie on a user s local machine The spell check feature is available wherever users can enter blocks of text It is also available as a module with the Blackboard Portal System Misspelled words are determined by the following three sources
2. Overview If granted access to these tools by the Session Admin users can use the Whiteboard access Web sites and view the course map The Classroom Tool box appears on the left side of the Virtual Classroom To begin using items in the Tool box click the name of the tool Tools The following tools are available in the Classroom Tool box Tool Description Whiteboard Enables users to present different types of information as they would on a blackboard in a classroom Group Browser Enables users to collaboratively browse the Web Course Map Enables users to browse the Course Contents while they are in a Virtual Classroom Ask Question Enables users to ask questions during the session Question Inbox Enables users to answer questions submitted by other users during a session 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 50 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Whiteboard Overview The Whiteboard enables users in a Virtual Classroom to present different types of information as they would on a blackboard in a classroom Using the tools in the Whiteboard Tools palette users can draw images type text and present equations The Session Admin determines whether or not this function is made available to users Note Only users who have privileges assigned by the Instructor can access the Whiteboard Functions The table below details the tools available for u
3. Multiple Answer A number of choices with one or more correct answers Matching questions Two columns of items where each item in the first column must be matched to an item in the second column Essay Questions A question where the answer must be entered in a text box Students may use the Math and Science Notation Tool in Essay questions Taking Assessments Follow the steps below to begin taking an Assessment Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Locate an Assessment in a Course Content Area and click the hyperlink associated with it Click Yes to begin the Assessment Instructors may choose to have users enter a password to begin taking an Assessment If necessary enter the valid password and select Submit to begin the Assessment The Assessment will continue to prompt for a valid password until the correct one is entered If the Assessment is timed the time remaining will appear in the bottom of the browser Note It is very important that users do not use the Back button on the Web browser when taking an Assessment Feedback and Grades Detailed results of Student performance may be available after finishing a Test Feedback will show the correct answers and comments from the Instructor as well as 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 33 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual display the grade received To access this information select the Test in the Content Area or use the View
4. check without finishing Recognized errors Note how Spell Check handles the following circumstances Double words are recognized as errors Irregular capitalization is not recognized as an error Initial capitalization at the beginning of sentences is not checked Words in ALL CAPS are checked for spelling errors Words that contain numbers are recognized as errors A word that appears in the supplemental or personal word list must be entered as a correction during a spell check these words do not appear as suggestions The Spell Check tool must be run again to verify that the word is spelled correctly 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 26 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Math and Science Notation Tool WebEQ Equation Editor Overview The Math and Science Notation Tool WebEQ Equation Editor is a general purpose equation editor The Math and Science Notation Tool enables users to use mathematical and scientific notation Users can add equations edit existing equations and move equations within the Equation Editor All of the Equation Editor symbols are based on MathML a markup language for math on the Web MathML is a subset of XML For best performance on a Windows operating system use Internet Explorer 6 0 For best performance on a Macintosh e MacOSX v10 2 e Netscape 6 2 3 or a later version e Install the MRJPlug in http homepage mac com pc
5. e Spell Check Dictionary A full English dictionary that includes words that will not be flagged for correction The dictionary is also the only source for suggestions This dictionary cannot be modified e Supplemental Word List A list of additional terms added by the System Administrator that do not appear in the default dictionary e Personal Word List This word list is stored as a cookie on each user s local machine Words are added to this list using the Learn function The words in the personal word list are not flagged for correction These words are not included as suggestions for misspelled words Extensive personal word lists may slow performance of the Spell Check tool Personal word list and cookies The personal word list is stored as a cookie on the user s local machine The cookie is not user or installation specific Therefore a user s word list will be available to them whenever they are using Spell Check as long as they are on the same local machine Also if another user logs onto the same machine that user will have the personal word list stored on that machine applied to Spell Check For example if a user creates a personal word list on a computer in the computer lab this word list will be available to all users who use this computer in the lab The user may not take this word list with them to a different computer 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 25 Blackboard Academic Suite User
6. Click User Info in the Chat area and the User Information pop up window will appear Send a Private Message Click Private Message to send a message to the user The Compose Private Message pop up window will appear O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 59 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Session Archives Overview The Session Archives allows users to review all or part of a previous Collaboration Session Session archives will not be available until the session leader has stopped recording the session Find this page Follow the steps below to access a Session Archives page Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Collaboration Tools Step 3 Click Archives next to a Virtual Classroom session Functions The table below details the available functions on this page To click access an archived classroom the session name in the Archive Name column search for an archive the Archive Name or Creation Date option in the Search by field Enter the name of the archive or the date it was created in the field below and click Search return to the Collaboration Back to Collaboration Sessions Session page 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 60 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Roster Overview Users can search the Roster and view a list of Students in the course Find this page Follow the step
7. Options Post message Select the check box to post an anonymous message Anonymous This option may or may not be available depending on the Discussion Forum Attachment Enter the file path or click Browse to locate a file Preview Preview the message as it will appear on the Discussion Board 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 44 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Collaboration Tools Overview The Collaboration Tools allow users to participate in real time lessons and discussions Examples of these sessions include real time online classroom discussions TA sessions and live question and answer forums Archives of previous sessions are also available for review Guest speakers can also lead sessions using the Collaboration Tools Users can search for and join Collaboration Sessions and view session archives Collaboration Tools The following Collaboration Tools are available Tool Description Virtual Classroom users engage in a real time discussion with other users access the Web and engage in question and answer sessions Users may also access the Whiteboard to display text and images Chat Chat is part of the Virtual Classroom It can also be accessed separately Chat allows users to open just the chat function 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 45 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Java Plug in The Java 2 Run T
8. Select a style for the text The options correspond to standard HTML Style types Font size Font Bold Select the size of the text Select the font Make selected text bold Italics Make selected text italics Underline Underline the selected text Align left Align text to the left Align Center Align text in the center Align Right Ordered list Align text to the right Unordered list Create a numbered list or add a numbered list item Create a bulleted list or add a bullet list item Decrease Indent Move text left Increase Indent Move text right Second Row Additional Basic Actions Function Description Find Spell Check Search for a word or phrase in the text area Select the ABC checkmark to open Spell Check Cut Cut the selected items Co Copy the selected items Paste Paste copied or cut content Undo Select the circular arrow pointing to the left to undo the previous action Redo Select the circular arrow pointing to the right to redo the revious action Hyperlink Add a hyperlink Create Table Add a table 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 19 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Horizontal Line Add a line Background Add a highlight color to the selected text Color Text Color Specify the color of the text WebEQ
9. Department Edit department Street 1 Edit address Street 2 Edit any additional address information Cit Edit city State Province Edit state or province Zip Postal Code Edit ZIP code or postal code Countr Edit country Web Site Edit the URL of the user s personal Web site When adding a URL do so as http www blackboard com not www blackboard com or blackboard com Edit the home phone number of the user The phone number will display exactly as entered Home Phone Work Phone Edit the work phone number of the user The phone number will display exactly as entered Work Fax Edit the fax number of the user The fax number will display exactly as entered Mobile Phone Edit the mobile phone of the user The phone number will display exactly as entered 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 84 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Change Password Overview Account passwords can be changed from the Change Password page Due to security it is recommended that users do not use common personal information as their password such as their name or nickname It is recommended that users change their passwords periodically to ensure security Find this page Select Change Password from the Personal Information page Fields The table below details the fields on the Change Password page Field Description Reset Password Passw
10. Print on the Action Bar The message will be printed using the Web browser s print settings 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 71 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Compose Message Overview Sending a message is the same process if generating a new message or replying to a message The only difference is when replying to a message some of the fields are already populated For example when replying to a message the subject of the message is populated as re original message Even though the Subject field is already filled out it can still be changed Find this page Follow these steps to open the Compose Message page Step 1 Click Communication from the Course Menu Step 2 Click Messages Step 3 Click New Message Fields The table below details the fields on the Compose Message page Field Description Recipients To Click the button to open a pop up interface for choosing users to receive the message Users in the course are listed in the left column and message recipients are listed in the right column Select users and click one of the arrows to move users between columns Click Submit and the users in the right column will be added to the To field Cc Use this function to send the message to those users that may be interested in the message but are not the primary recipients Bcc Use this function to send a copy of the message to those us
11. CS Amsterdam The Netherlands 31 20 5206884 NL telephone 31 20 5206885 NL facsimile global blackboard com 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 2 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Table of Contents About the Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual cceceeee eens eens eens ee ee ee ee ee ea eae ee ee neneee 5 Part One INtrOductiOn ccccscceecceeeseeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeenseeeeeeeeeseneeseeeaseneaseeeaseaeaseneaseaeaseaeaseaeaneneaseneane 7 Chapter 1 Welcome to the Blackboard Academic Suite ococonononnnncnnnonononnnnnnnnnnrnrncnenonananas 8 COUTO divs cease case LIRA EAT Oceans A anew sede da A A IS Sean AA 10 Chapter 2 Gat wa cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeuaeaeaeeseseeeeeeueuauaeaeasagaeasueeeeaeaueuauaeasasaeeeeeeseanes 11 ENYA A AA alae nasa AS A A T 12 LOStiPISSWOTA comio td eae deirdre a Gadde iendeb ives 13 Cal A as 14 Chapter 3 Working in the Blackboard Academic Suite omomononononnonencnonononnnnnnnnrnrncncnonananos 15 Navigatio ii a a A aj oca 16 Searching for USES sincinierstetcaiieg a A A AA NEE 17 Entering Tx A AAA A da A 18 TEXT BOE a died 19 Enkto Fl Rea e RAT AA ARO Ra 22 Insert Multimedia Filesi eenei a a Eai 23 AbouteSpell CHECK viii A E a a eek papa urea 25 USing Spell CHECK si iria cae fratii a a A nes aaah A Meenas 26 Math and Science Notation Tool WebEQ Equation Editor cceceeeeeeee eee eee teens ee eeeeneee 27 Adding and Editing Eq
12. Editor Open the WebEQ Equation Editor icon x to add an equation MathML Editor Open the MathML Equation Editor icon Vx to add an equation HTML View View the HTML code that is generated by the Text Box Editor Users may also edit the HTML in this view Preview Preview the content as it will be seen by the end users Hel Select the question mark to launch the Help page Third Row File Attachment Actions Note The System Administrator may choose to disable these options Function Description Add a file to the text area The Insert Link to File page will Attach file appear Attach image Add an image to the text area The Insert Image page will appear Add MPEG AVI media content to the text area The Insert Attach MPEG AVI MPEG file page will appear Add Quick Time Add Apple QuickTime media to the text area The Insert file QuickTime File page will appear Add audio Add an audio file such as mp3 midi or wav to the text area The Insert Audio File page will appear Add Add Macromedia Flash or Shockwave media to the text Flash Shockwave area The Insert SWF File page will appear Attaching files Users have the option of attaching different types of files These files should always be uploaded and not added from another content item Do not copy and paste a file from one text box to another This will cause errors Keyboard shortcuts The Text Box Edito
13. Manual Using Spell Check Overview When Spell Check is launched it will review the text block and sequentially bring up any words it does not recognize for review Functions The table below details the functions available with Spell Check To then replace the enter a correction in the Replace With field or select a occurrence of a suggestion from the list Click Replace to change the word word with a in the text to the word in the Replace With field If the correction or misspelled word appears later in the text block it will be suggestion flagged again for correction replace every enter a correction in the Replace With field or select a occurrence of a suggestion from the list Click Replace All to change every word in the text occurrence of the word in the text with the word in the with a correction Replace With field or suggestion ignore the word click Ignore The word will not be changed If the word and not make a appears again in the text block it will be flagged for correction correction ignore every click Ignore All The word will not be changed and Spell occurrence of the Check will not flag it for correction again in the text word in the text block teach Spell Check click Learn The word will be added to the personal word to recognize the list Whenever Spell Check is run on the local machine the word as correct word will be recognized and not flagged close the spell click Finish
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15. Proprietary and Confidential Page 36 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual External Links Overview External links access outside Web sites Usually these links provide content consistent with the course objective or area of study Users can access these links directly from a Content Area 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 37 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Course Cartridges Overview Instructors have the option of using Course Cartridge content in their courses This content is created by publishers and is available for Instructors to download Cartridge content often includes Slides Documents quiz questions lists of relevant links Student Access Keys Students must enter an Access Key in order to view content downloaded from a Course Cartridge Access Keys are obtained from the publisher Keys may be found in the course text book or on the publisher s Web site Instructions Students will be prompted for a key the first time they access cartridge content After the Key has been entered once the Student will be able to open any content in the course that comes from the Course Cartridge 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 38 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 4 Communication Overview Students are encouraged to communicate with fellow classmates and Instructors as part of the learning process The Communication area allows
16. System The final section reviews the advanced features of the Blackboard Portal System Manual Conventions To make this manual easier to use a number of conventions appear throughout Symbol Description r Required field Bold type A button or field name Courier font Text that users should t i Steps Tasks users should A Using this manual This manual is best used as a reference It should be read from beginning to end If the manual is viewed online the links enable the reader to navigate quickly through topics Manual Updates Please note that this manual is updated periodically Check the Date of Last Revision at the beginning of the manual to ensure that it is the most recent copy Any updates are listed in the Appendix The HTML version is available through the Student Manual feature in each course and at http www blackboard com products services support This site also includes the most current versions of the user manuals in PDF format Please contact Blackboard Support to report any comments or suggestions regarding this manual 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 5 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Part One Introduction This part covers basic information needed to get started Part One Contents Part One includes the following chapters e Chapter 1 Welcome to the Blackboard Learning System e Chapter 2 Blackboard Platform Gateway 2004
17. Tools that will be available from tabs In this chapter This chapter includes th Topic Announcements e following sections Description Messages for courses and system wide announcements Digital Drop box Send files to the Instructor Edit Your Edit the information on your Student Homepage Homepage Personal Manage personal data and privacy settings Information Calendar Manage events for courses personal events and system wide events View Grade Check grades for a course Tasks Organizing tasks defining task priorities and tracking task status The Electric Discusses The Electric Blackboard tool and how it is used Blackboard to save notes for a particular course Address Book Save contact information User Director List and contact users via email 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 75 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Announcements Overview Students can view important messages from Instructors on the Announcements page of a Course Announcements are organized and displayed by e current date last seven days last thirty days view all course announcements When accessed through a tab all Announcements of interest to the user appear These include Announcements from all courses the user is enrolled in and system wide announcements Users can sort the Announcements by category or post date Use the drop
18. during a Collaboration session by assigning Passive or Active roles For example Session Admins determine which users can chat send private messages or ask questions during a session by assigning specific Access Rights to the different roles The Student icon will appear in the Role column next to those Students who are Active Student roles can change throughout the Collaboration Session Users who are Passive but would like Active rights can signal the Session Admin by clicking the hand icon The Session Admin then makes the user Active 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 46 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Macintosh and the Collaboration Tool Macintosh users running OS X and Netscape should run Netscape 7 When opening the Collaboration Tool Netscape may put the tool in the background If this happens check under the Window menu for the Collaboration Tool Netscape 6 2 does not work well with the Collaboration Tool and should be replaced with Netscape 7 For those users that wish to use Safari be aware that Pop Up Window Blocking must disabled Macintosh users running OS 8 or OS 9 must use the Accessible version of the Collaboration Tool See below for more information on running the Accessible Collaboration Tool Accessible Collaboration Tool An accessible version of the Collaboration Tool is available Users running Macintosh Operating System 8 or 9 should also use this version A link to
19. message Step 1 Click Communication in the Course Menu Step 2 Click Messages Step 3 Select a folder Step 4 Click the link in the subject column for a message Functions The table below details the functions available on the View Message page To click View an a link in the Attachment field Links will only appear if there attachment are files attached to the message Reply to the Reply on the Action Bar A Compose Message page will sender appear with the sender of the message already populated in the To field Note that other users may be added to the message The text of the message is already populated with the text of the original message Additional text may be added Reply to the Reply All on the Action Bar A Compose Message page will sender and all other recipients appear with the sender and all other recipients of the message already populated in the To field Note that other users may be added to the message The text of the message is already populated with the text of the original message Additional text may be added Send a copy of the message to someone else Forward on the Action Bar A Compose Message will appear with the text of the message in the Body field Move the message to a personal folder Move on the Action Bar The Move Messages page will appear Delete a message Remove on the Action Bar The message will be deleted Print a message
20. option Files that are added to the Drop Box but not sent will show the date and time posted Once the file is sent to the Instructor it will show the date and time submitted Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Add File page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Digital Drop Box Step 4 Click Add File 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 78 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Fields The table below details the fields on the Add File page Field Description File Information Title File Enter the title of the file Click Browse to locate a file or enter the exact path Comments Enter any comments related to the file These comments will appear beneath the title on the Drop Box page 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 79 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Send File from the Digital Drop Box Overview Students can select a file already in the Digital Drop Box to send to the Instructor Students may also select a file not in the Digital Drop Box on the Send File page A file sent to the Instructor that is not in the Student s Drop Box is added to the Student s Drop Box when it is sent Files that are added to the Drop Box but not sent will show the date and time posted Once the file is sent to the Instructor it will show the date and time su
21. tools Note The Collaboration Tools section includes information on the Collaboration Tool features Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Group Collaboration Session page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Groups from the Communication area Step 4 Click Collaboration Functions The table below details the Session Admin features available when managing Group Collaboration Sessions To click create a new Create Collaboration Session The Create Collaboration Collaboration Session page will open Session change the name Manage next to the session The Modify Collaboration availability or Session page will appear tools used during the session delete a session Remove next to the session This action is irreversible 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 64 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Create Modify Collaboration Session Overview Group Collaboration Sessions using are created on the Create Collaboration Session page Groups can schedule sessions for specific dates and times The Create Collaboration Session page and Modify Collaboration Session page function in a similar manner The Create Col laboration Session page opens with empty fields while the Modify Collaboration Session page opens an existing session Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Create Collaborati
22. Bb Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Release 6 1 6 2 Blackboard Learning System Blackboard Portal System Blackboard Learning System Basic Edition Publication Date July 29 2004 Date of last revision Copyright O 2004 by Blackboard Inc All rights reserved O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 1 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Blackboard the Blackboard logo Blackboard Academic Suite Blackboard Learning System Blackboard Learning System ML Blackboard Portal System Blackboard Transaction System Blackboard Building Blocks and Bringing Education Online are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Blackboard Inc in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Sun Solaris UltraSPARC and Java are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and or other countries Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation in the United States and or other countries Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat Inc in the United States and or other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and or other countries Apache is a trademark of The Apache Software Foundation in the United States and or other cou
23. Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 7 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 1 Welcome to the Blackboard Academic Suite The following are some things to keep in mind when using the Blackboard Academic Suite e Certain tools may not documented e System Administrators have the ability to disable certain tools within the application If you encounter tools that you are unable to access contact your System Administrator e The openness of the Blackboard Academic Suite allows Instructors and Administrators to be very creative The names for items in the Blackboard Academic Suite may differ from those in the documentation Building Blocks allows institutions to integrate external applications tools content and services into the Blackboard Academic Suite The Blackboard Learning System environment The Blackboard Learning System environment includes a header frame with images and buttons customized by the System Administrator and tabs that navigate to different areas Clicking on a tab will open that area in the content frame Header frame The header frame contains navigation buttons that allow the user to access the institution home page access the help and logout Tabs Blackboard Learning System and Blackboard Learning System Basic Edition include two common tabs for users e My Institution The My Institution tab contains tools and information specific to each user s preferences Tools an
24. Grades Tool Multiple Attempts Students may be allowed to take an Assessment multiple times If this option is available a link to take the Test again will appear when the Test is opened Students are notified at the top of an Assessment if a Test will allow multiple attempts If a Student takes an Assessment again the Assessment attempt is overwritten each time Force Completion Students must complete the Assessment the first time it is launched if Force Completion is enabled Students may not exit the Assessment and continue working on it at a later date The Save button is available for Students to save the Assessment as they work through it but they may not exit and re enter the Assessment Backtrack Prohibited Students may not return to questions they have already answered if backtracking is prohibited When taking an Assessment that does not allow backtracking an error will appear if attempting to use the Assessment Back button Assessment modes There are two different options for the way Assessments are presented e All at Once All of the questions are presented at the same time To click store an answer Save A Saved icon will appear Answers can be changed after they are saved finish the Submit A receipt page that states the Assessment has Assessment been completed and sent will appear e One ata Time Questions in the Assessment appear one at a time To navigate through navigation a
25. Links Assessments Assignments Explains how to access external links posted by course Instructors Provides information for taking Assessments and reviewing the results Explains how Assignments are accessed and submitted to the Instructor Learning Units Provides information on how to navigate within a Learning Unit External Links Explains how to access external links Course Cartridges Provides information on Course Cartridges and how to access Cartridge content 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 30 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Staff Information Users view staff information such as Instructor name email address office location and office hours in the Staff Information area This area may include information about the course Instructor as well as any additional staff such as Teaching Assistants or Graders 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 31 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Course Content Areas Overview Course content areas can contain a variety of learning materials Instructors use these areas to present information from basic text to multimedia Instructors can also add Assessments and Learning Units to any content areas Navigating content areas Instructors have limitless options when designing content areas But navigating through content areas is a structured easy to fol
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27. Page 95 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Address Book Overview Users can store contact information in the Address Book The Address Book is empty until the user enters contacts Users must enter a profile for anyone they wish to add to their address book even if the contact is a Blackboard Academic Suite user Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Address Book Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Address Book OR Click Address Book from a tab Search Fields The Address Book contains a search function at the top of the page Users can search using different variables selected from the search tabs Functions The table below details the functions available on the Address Book page To click create a contact and Add Contact The Add Contact page will appear add it to the Address Book modify a contact Modify for a contact remove a contact Remove for a contact This action is irreversible 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 96 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Add or Modify Contact Users create contact profiles for their Address Book from the Add Contact page Profiles can be created for any contact including contacts outside of the institution from the Add Contact page The Modify Contact page contains the same fields as the Add contact page and allows the user to edit a profile Find thi
28. Questions from users are sent to the Question Inbox during the Virtual Classroom session The Question Inbox is used to manage and respond to questions during a Collaboration Session Note Only users who have an Active role can access the Question Inbox Function The table below details the functions available in the Question Inbox Tool To click respond toa the Username in the From list and click the Respond to question Question icon The Respond to Question pop up window will appear delete a question the Username in the From list and click the Delete icon view only the checkbox next to Show unanswered only questions that have not been answered Respond to Question fields The table below details the fields on the Respond to Question pop up window Field Description Question Question that was submitted Response Enter the response to the question Private Select this check box to make the response to the question private If marked private the response will only be sent to the person who submitted the message 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 56 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chat Overview The Chat allows the users to interact with each other via a text based chat Chat is part of the Virtual Classroom It can also be accessed separately Note Some of the functionality in the chat is limited to those users with an Active rol
29. Sent folder include these functions Find this page Follow these steps to open a folder including the Inbox folder or Sent folder Step 1 Click Communication from the Course Menu Step 2 Click Messages Step 3 Click on a folder Functions The table below details the functions on the Course Menu page To click Read a message the link that appears in the subject column for the message The View Message page will appear Draft and send a New Message in the Action Bar new message Delete messages The checkbox for each message to delete Click Remove in the Action Bar to delete the messages Sort messages The carat above each column to sort by that column Mark messages as The checkbox for each message to mark as unread Click unread Mark Unread to change the selected messages to unread Unread messages appear with a closed envelope icon Mark messages as The checkbox for each message to mark as read Click read Mark Read to change the selected messages to read Read messages appear with an open envelope icon 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 70 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual View Message Overview When reading a message there are several options on the View Message page The options for responding to a message are functions common to email programs Reply Reply All and Forward Find this page Follow these steps to open a
30. The table below details the fields on this page Field Description Homepage Information Intro Message Enter the introductory message that users see when viewing the homepage Personal Enter any personal information that appears when the Information homepage is accessed Upload a Picture Current Image The current image is displayed New Image Click Browse to upload a new image Remove this Image Select the checkbox to remove the existing image or any new image Favorite Web Sites __ Site 1 Title Enter the site title Site 1 URL Enter the site URL When adding a URL do so as http www blackboard com not www blackboard com or blackboard com Description Enter the site description 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 82 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Personal Information Overview Users manage personal data and privacy settings from the Personal Information page Changes to Personal Information are reflected system wide The following functions are available to users e edit their account profile e change their password e identify a CD ROM drive e define privacy settings e enable the Text Box Editor Functions The following functions are available from the Personal Information page Function Description Edit Personal Edit personal information as it is displayed to other users Information Change Pas
31. User Manual About the Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Welcome to the Blackboard Academic Suite The Blackboard Academic Suite offers a robust set of tools functions and features for learning Besides the features that are included as part of the Blackboard Academic Suite there are numerous additional tools that can be added to Blackboard Academic Suite as Blackboard Building Blocks This user manual details the tools and functions included with the platform from the Student or general user perspective Other manuals detail the construction customization and management features for Instructors and System Administrators The flexibility of the Blackboard Academic Suite means that not all the tools and functions that are available are documented in this manual Building Blocks allow System Administrators to add a variety of materials tools and functions to the Blackboard Academic Suite Individual Building Blocks are not documented in this manual Contact your System Administrator for assistance with a Building Block The tools and functions documented in this manual may not be available to users or only available in certain areas of the Blackboard Academic Suite System Administrators and Instructors can customize the availability of most aspects of the platform Manual Organization This manual begins by introducing the Blackboard Academic Suite The second section reviews the Course environment of the Blackboard Learning
32. abs that contain modules These additional tabs will include the same features for customizing the content and layout of modules Customization Users can customize the content and layout of the My Institution tab After customization the My Institution area displays the desired settings when a Student logs in again In this section This section includes information on the following topics 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 103 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Modules Overview Modules are packets of c ontent that appear on tabs Modules allow users to view information from such as events announcements and a list of their courses Administrators can also present more advanced modules such as news channels or tools using the Blackboard Portal System Module Types The following table describes the different types of modules that may be found in the Blackboard Academic Suite Module Description Basic Modules Basic modules pull information from the Blackboard Academic Suite For example the My Calendar module includes events on the user s Calendar for a particular day and links to their My Calendar Advanced Modules Channel Module Channel modules stream content from an outside source into a module The module content is updated at intervals Examples of Channel modules include weather modules and news modules URL Module URL modules di
33. ackboard Academic Suite User Manual Course Map Overview The Course Map enables users to browse the course while in a Virtual Classroom By default the Session Admin has access to operate the Course Map Users must have Active privileges to use the Course Map in a Virtual Classroom Functions The table below details the available functions in the Course Map To display an element on the map to all users display an element on the map ina separate window refresh the Course Map during a Collaboration Session click the content area in the Course Map and select Display To Class in the drop down list the content area in the Course Map and select Preview in New Window in the drop down list The new window is only visible to the User who opens it Refresh Tree in the drop down list This will update the Course Map to match the Course Menu 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 54 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Ask Question Overview Users are able to ask questions during the session As users submit questions during the session the Session Admin can view and respond to them Ask a Question To ask a question select Compose in the Ask Question area Enter the question in the text box and click Send 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 55 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Question Inbox Overview
34. al Page 107 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Delegated Module Admin Overview Administrators may give a user administrator privileges for one or more modules Ifa user has administrator privileges for a module a Module Admin button will appear at the top of the tab Click Module Admin to open the Delegated Module Admin page Functions Select Content to modify the content within a module such as the links or HTML it includes Select Properties to modify the title description and availability of the module 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 108 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 7 The Community Tab and Organizations Overview The Community tab provides access to organizations and system wide discussion boards Note The Community tab is only available with Blackboard Portal System In this section This section includes information on the following topics Section Description Organizations Describes organizations Community Communicate with fellow organization members and Discussion Boards classmates through discussion boards Create Community Create a Discussion Board and add it to the Community Discussion Boards Tab 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 109 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Organizations Overview Organizations are online environments for clubs or groups at the inst
35. and size draw a Straight line the Slanted Line tool highlight something the Pointer with an arrow draw a square the Square tool Choose the color of the square from the Fill Color drop down list draw a circle the Oval tool Choose the color of the circle from the Fill Color drop down list input an equation The Math and Science Equation Editor icon The Equation Editor will appear Input the equation and click Insert Equation O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 52 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Group Browser Overview The Group Browser enables users to collaboratively browse the Web This tool opens a URL that is viewable by all users URLs used in the session will be recorded in the archive if one is created The Session Admin will determine whether or not this function is made available to users Note Only users who have an Active role can access the Group Browser Functions The table below details the available functions in the Group Browser To click open a Web site type the URL in the Enter Address field choose where to Display To Class to display the window in the Whiteboard display the Web or click Preview in New Window to open the Web site ina site new browser window The preview window will only be displayed to the user that opened it 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 53 Bl
36. beard MRJPlugin MathML Equation Editor Functions The MathML Equation Editor functions in the same way at the Math and Science Notation Tool Instead of opening with the symbol buttons a blank text box will appear where users can enter XML The table below details how to access the Equation Editors click the Math and Science Notation Tool icon access the WebEQ Equation Editor insert XML the MathML Equation Editor icon 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 27 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Adding and Editing Equations Overview Once an equation has been created it can be copied and used again or copied and modified using the Notation Tool features Functions The table below describes the functions available in the Math and Science Notation Tool To then create a name for enter a name in the Equation Name field To accept the the equation default name do not make any changes create an equation use the equation symbols available on the keyboard or in the toolbar to create equations modify an existing select the equation from the Edit Equation drop down list equation The equation will appear in the Editor Click Modify to save the changes submit the click Add equation and its name Tip If an equation is more then one line or uses a large font size the equation may be cut off when it appears in a course Add an empty l
37. ble to turn on the Text Box Editor 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 88 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Calendar Overview The Calendar tool allows users to view events by day week month or year Upcoming and past events can be viewed and organized into categories When the Calendar is accessed through a tab users view all items on their Calendar and have the options to add and modify personal events When the Calendar is accessed through a course only those calendar items that relate to the specific course will appear Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Calendar page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Calendar OR Select Calendar from a tab Functions To use the functions available on the Calendar page follow the table below To view events for a specific date and time create an event and add it to the calendar click Quick Jump The Quick Jump page will open Select a date and time and the Calendar will immediately display events for that time Add Event to open the Add Event page remove an event view events by day week or month view previous or future events Remove to remove an event from the arrow to view previous events Calendar page This action is irreversible Note Only events created by the user can be removed Events created by an Instruct
38. bmitted Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Send File page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Digital Drop Box Step 4 Click Send File 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 80 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Fields The table below details the fields on this page Field Description File Information Select File Click the drop down arrow and select a file to send Title Enter the title of the file File Comments Click Browse to upload a file and send it to the Instructor Enter any comments about the file These comments will appear beneath the title 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 81 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Edit Your Homepage Overview Every enrolled Student has a Course Homepage where they can post information about themselves The Edit Your Homepage screen allows users to edit their Course homepages The homepage is blank until the user edits the page To view a Homepage for a user in the course go to the Roster located in the Communication Center When an individual is selected from the Roster their Homepage will appear Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Edit Your Homepage page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Edit Your Homepage Fields
39. c Proprietary and Confidential Page 9 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Courses Overview A Course consists of the Course Menu and a content frame The Course Menu links users to content and tools The content frame displays content and tools Organizations Organizations function in the same way as Courses The Organization Manager uses the same tools as a Course Instructor to provide an online environment Organizations are only available with the Blackboard Portal System Functions The table below includes information on the components of a Course The names of the areas can be changed by the Instructor or the System Administrator Area Description Announcements Announcements post timely information critical to course success Click Announcements from the Course Menu to view Announcements Staff Information Staff Information provides background and contact information on Instructors and Teaching Assistants Content Areas Content areas can contain a wide range of content items including Assessments Assignments Learning Units and multimedia files Communication The Communication area allows users to send and receive messages open Discussion Boards enter the Virtual Classroom view roster e view Group pages External Links Course Ma External Links connect users to learning materials outside of the Blackboard Academic Suite Tools that can be u
40. ck Login on the Gateway page to access the Entry page Note Users may be immediately directed to the My Institution tab If so Users may also login through a button on the header frame or a special portal module Fields The table below details the entry fields on the Entry page Field Description Account Login Username Enter the Username Password Enter password The password and Username must be entered exactly to login The maximum number of characters in a password is 32 Passwords are case sensitive Functions The table below presents the functions available to users on the Entry page To click View the Blackboard Academic Suite Preview without logging in as a user create an account Create obtain a new password Forget your password to open the Lost Password page login Login after entering Username and password 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 12 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Lost Password Overview Users must complete the Lost Password page to obtain a new password Users will create a new password based on instructions received in an email from Blackboard Users must enter information in all the fields in the Find User With Username section or all of the fields in the Find User With Email section Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Lost Password page Step 1 Enter the URL for the Blackboard Academ
41. d Modules e Chapter 7 The Community Tab and Organizations 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 101 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 6 Tabs and Modules Overview There are two core tabs the My Institution tab and the Courses tab The Blackboard Portal System adds the Community tab the Services tab and the ability to add custom tabs Tabs are defined by the System Administrator Users have some control over the appearance and content of modules Modules are content or tools that appear in tabs In this chapter This chapter contains the following sections Section Function My Institution Tab Customizing Customize the modules that will appear on the My Content Institution area Institution Tab Customize the color and placement of the modules on the Layout My Institution area Editing Minimizing Edit minimize and remove modules from the My Institution and Removing area Content 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 102 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual My Institution Tab Overview The My Institution tab contains tools and content Several modules include content pulled from courses specific to each user Note that the System Administrator can rename tabs While users can choose which modules appear the Administrator may restrict or require modules In some instances users may have access to several t
42. d information are contained in modules Users can add and remove modules from their My Institution tab The System Administrator may restrict access to or require specific modules e Courses Users click on a link from the Courses tab to access a Course Users also have access to the following tabs with the Blackboard Portal System e Community The Community tab lists Organizations specific to each user the Organization Catalog for the institution and institution Discussion Boards Users click on a link from the Community tab to access an Organization e Services The Services tab contains links to other institutional offerings outside of the Blackboard Learning System The links are set by the System Administrator In addition the Blackboard Portal System enables the institution to create custom tabs and present different tabs to users based on Institution Roles 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 8 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Content frame The content frame always contains one of the following pages e Tab The area that appears in the content frame when a tab is clicked Tabs hold broad information and allow the user to access pages containing specific content and features e Page A page appears in the content frame when accessed through one of the navigational tools described below Web pages contain specific content or features and originate from tabs 2004 Blackboard In
43. down menu to select a view or click on the tabs to view Announcements for a specific period of time The default is View Last 7 Days 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 76 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Digital Drop Box Overview The Digital Drop Box enables Students to exchange files with the Instructor Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Digital Drop Box page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Digital Drop Box Functions The following functions are available from the Digital Drop box page Function Description Add File Upload files to the Drop Box Send File Send a file to the Instructor Remove Remove a file from the Drop Box Time stamps The following date and time information is included in files e Files sent to the Instructor will show the date and time submitted e Files that are added to the Drop Box but not sent will show the date and time posted e Files sent from the Instructor will show the date and time received 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 77 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Add File to the Digital Drop Box Overview Files are added to the Digital Drop Box from the Add File page A file is not automatically sent to the Instructor if it is placed in the Drop Box through the Add File option Files must be sent through the Send File
44. dules Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Customize Layout page Step 1 Open the My Institution tab or another module tab Step 2 Click Layout on the upper right hand corner Function The table below describes the functions available on the Customize Layout page To click change where the the arrows to move them up and down on the page or modules appear on the move them from one panel to another tab remove a module from the remove icon Modules with an asterisk next to them the page are required and cannot be deleted change the appearance a theme to choose a color and style for the modules of the modules 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 106 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Editing Minimizing and Removing Content Overview Users can edit minimize and remove modules from a tab area unless the module is required Editing content Click the Pencil icon located at the top of each module to edit the content of that specific module Minimizing Click the minus button located at the top of each module to minimize a module Removing Click the remove icon x located at the top of each module to remove the module Click Remove and a confirmation receipt will appear when the process is completed Modules that do not have a remove icon are required and cannot be removed 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidenti
45. e Find this page Follow the steps below to open a Chat Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Collaboration Tools Step 3 Click Join to next to a Chat session Functions The table below details the functions available in the Chat To then enter a message type the message in the Compose field Click Send The for the class to message will appear in the chat area There 1000 character read limit for chat messages become an Active click the hand symbol A hand appears next to the user Username The Session Admin clicks on the hand to make the user Active view user Select a Username in the Participant list and then click User information Info send a private Select a Username in the Participant list and then click message to a user Private Message 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 57 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Private Messages Overview Users can send private messages to each other if the Session Admin enables this tool in the Session Controls Private messages are not recorded or archived 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 58 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual User Information Overview The User Information pop up window displays personal information about a user such as name email address and any other information the user has chosen to add to their profile
46. ed To then select all threads and messages in click Select All the forum unselect the selections click Unselect All unselect the threads and messages click Invert that have been selected and select the threads and messages that have not been selected mark messages as read select the threads and messages Then click Read mark messages as unread select the threads and messages Then click Unread select the threads and messages Then click Collect lock a thread or message select the thread and messages Then click Lock view multiple threads or messages 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 43 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Post and Reply Overview A new post starts a thread Find this page All responses to the post appear in the same thread Follow the steps below to open the Add New Thread page Step 1 Click Discussion Board from the Communication area Step 2 Click on a forum link to open it Step 3 Click Add New Thread Fields The table below details the fields on the Add New Thread page Field Description Message Information Current Forum The name of the Discussion Board Forum appears in this field Date The date appears in this field Author The name of the author appears here Subject Add a subject for the post Message Enter a message
47. emic Suite User Manual Add or Modify Calendar Event Overview When the Calendar is accessed through a tab users have the options to add and modify personal events Events may be added through the Add Calendar Event page and modified through the Modify Calendar Event page These pages have the same fields The Add Calendar Event page opens with empty fields and the Modify Calendar Event page opens an existing event Note Only events created by the user can be modified Events created by an Instructor organization Manager or System Administrator cannot be changed by the user Find this page Follow the steps below to find the Add Calendar Event page Step 1 Click Calendar from a tab Step 2 Click Add Event or Modify next to an existing event Fields The table below details the fields on the Add Calendar Event page and Modify Calendar Event page Field Description Event Information Event Title Enter the title of the event This title will appear on the Calendar page at the date and time indicated on the Event Time fields Description Enter a description of the event Event Time Event Date Click the drop down arrow and select date values or click the icon to select a date from the calendar interface Start Time Click the drop down arrow and select time values End Time Click the drop down arrow and select time values 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Con
48. ers that may be interested in the message but are not the primary recipients When using Bcc other recipients do not know that the users listed in the Bcc field are receiving the message Compose Message Enter a short title for the message Enter the text of the message The standard options for editing text in the Blackboard Academic Suite are available when entering text Attachment Upload Click Choose File to select a file to attach to the e mail Attachment message If the message is a reply or a forward you will Include have the option of including the original attachment Attachment The ability to upload and include file attachments may be toggled on and off by the System Administrator O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 72 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Move Messages Overview Messages can be moved from any folder to a personal folder Using personal folders is a good way to organize messages Note that messages cannot be moved to the Sent folder or the Inbox folder Find this page Follow these steps to open the Move Message page Step 1 Click Communication from the Course Menu Step 2 Click Messages Step 3 Click a folder to view the messages in that folder Step 4 Select a message or messages and click Move in the Action Bar Fields The table below describes the fields on the Move Message page Field Description Messages to Move This secti
49. ess a the Discussion Board link Discussion Board create a new Create The Create Discussion Board page will appear This Discussion Board __ option is made available by the System Administrator 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 111 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Create Community Discussion Boards Overview This function allows users to create Discussion Boards for the Community tab Find this page Step 1 Open the Community tab Step 2 Click Create in the Discussion Board area Fields The table below details the fields on the Create Discussion Board page Field Board Information Board Name Description Enter the Discussion Board name Board Description Enter a description Board Options Select Icons Click the drop down menu to select an icon associated with the Discussion Board 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 112 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Appendix Updates Since Publication This document was published on July 29 2004 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 113
50. essages are usually accessed through the Communications area of a course Although as with most features the Instructor can restrict access or change the layout of the Course Menu so that Messages are accessible directly Find this page Follow these steps to open the Messages feature Step 1 Step 2 Functions Click Communication from the Course Menu Click Messages The table below details the functions available on the Messages page To click see delivered messages 7 Open the Inbox to Inbox The Inbox folder will open with messages received View messages that you sent Sent The Sent folder will open with a list of messages sent Add a new folder Add Folder Folders can be used to organize messages Note that the system administrator may turn off the ability to add folders Change the name of a personal folder Delete personal folders Modify next to a personal folder It is not possible to modify the Inbox folder or Sent folder The check box next to each folder that will be deleted Then click Remove Folder in the action bar The folders and any messages in the folders will be deleted 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 69 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Message Folder Overview Folders store messages and provide access to functions for creating and organizing messages Even the Inbox folder and
51. f the user does not have a Windows Operating System and Internet Explorer Version 5 x or a later File names The characters a z 0 9 period and underscore _ are acceptable in file names Accented characters are not supported Accented characters and spaces will be converted to underscores _ in the name of the uploaded file Special characters are not supported in file names 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 18 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Text Box Editor Overview Actions The Text Box Editor adds content through a simple editor The editor resembles a word processor Users may format text correct spelling errors add equations using WebEQ or MathML and upload multimedia files y p g syste nternet Explorer Version 5 x or a later System Administrators also have the option of urning off the Text Box editor Spell Check Web EQ and MathML for all users Users ithout the Text Box Editor have access to alternate Text Box Options The Text Box Editor appears throughout the Blackboard Academic Suite Users may select characters to cut or copy and paste words sentences or paragraphs The Text Box Editor has three rows of buttons The first row is required and may not be collapsed The second and third rows may be collapsed with the arrows to the left of the row First Row Basic Actions Function Description Font Style
52. fidential Page 91 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual View Grades Overview The My Grades page lists each user s courses Users then select a course or organization to access a grade report Users can check their grades within a course by accessing the View Grades page through the Course Menu The View Grades page includes information on the following The user s average Assessment grade The total number of points the user has accumulated Details about each Assessment Information about the class average on each Assessment Grade weighting This is the relative importance of the item when determining a final grade Find this page Follow the steps below to open the View Grades page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select View Grades OR Select View Grades from a tab 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 92 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Tasks Overview Find this page Functions The Tasks page organizes projects referred to as Tasks defines task priority and tracks task status Instructors can post tasks to users participating in their course From the Tools Box users can view all of their tasks including those from the courses they are participating in tasks posted by the System Administrator and their personal tasks Users can create their own tasks and post them to the Tasks page When Tasks is accessed through
53. he local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picturel jpeg Link to File Options Name of Link to Enter the name of the link that users click to access the File attached file Launch in new Select Yes to have the file open in a new separate window window Select No to have the file open in the content frame O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 22 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Insert Multimedia File Overview Image Fields Users may add the following multimedia files when authoring content in the Text Box Editor e Image e MPEG or AVI MPEG Moving Picture Expert Groups files are audio visual files in a digital compressed format AVI Audio Video Interleave is Microsoft s file format for storing audio and video data e Quicktime QuickTime is a video and animation system that supports most formats including JPG and MPEG Users with a PC will require a QuickTime driver to view QuickTime files Macintosh users do not require this driver e Audio e Flash or Shockwave Macromedia Flash and Shockwave files support audio animation and video they are also browser independent Browsers require specific plug ins to run Flash and Shockwave files The table below details the fields on the Insert Image page Field Description Insert Image Browse Click Browse to locate a fi
54. hread The Create New Message page will appear On the Create New Message page a new subject title and discussion description may be added view all messages the View all Messages up arrow All messages appear view unread messages the View Unread Messages down arrow All unread messages will be shown see all the threads and the Expand All plus icon All threads and responses will responses appear see only the first the Collapse All minus icon The topic threads will message in each appear 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 42 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual thread read a post The link to a post view the tool bar Options tab The Options tool bar will appear view messages that Click Here for Archives A page will appear with the have been archived by threads that have been archived from this forum the Instructor Archived messages must be made available by the Instructor sort the list of the Sort by drop down list and select one of the messages following options e Author sort messages by the author e Date sort messages by the earliest date This is the default e Subject sort messages by the subject Options tab functions The table below describes the functions available on the Options tab Click Show Options to access these functions To select multiple threads in a forum choose the check box next to each thread that will be includ
55. ic Suite into a Web browser Step 2 Click Login Step 3 Click Forgot Your Password Fields The table below details the fields on the Lost Password page Description Find User With Username First Name Enter first name Last Name Enter last name Username Enter Username This field is case sensitive Find User With Email _ First Name Enter first name Last Name Enter last name Email Enter email address O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 13 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Catalog Overview The Catalog lists all courses offered at the institution in defined categories such as semester and subject matter The Course Catalog page allows users to search for courses via keyword or a specific category The links in the Catalog display Instructor information and a course description Users may also be able to enroll preview or log into a course depending on how the institution customizes the Blackboard Academic Suite Find this page Click Browse Course Catalog from the Gateway page Or login and open the Courses tab Functions The table below details the available functions on the Course Catalog page search box perform advanced search Advanced Search hyperlink browse the Course Catalog the hyperlink of the category or courses to view View a course as a Guest Users are able to browse the course catalog and preview course
56. ime Environment 1 3 1_04 or higher is required to use the Collaboration Tools The plug in may be downloaded from the page that appears when a user joins a Collaboration Session or may be found at http java sun com products plugin index html Take care to uninstall any existing Java plug ins before installing a new version Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Collaboration Sessions page Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu in a Course Step 2 Select Collaboration Functions The following table describes the functions available from this page To filter the sessions the arrow next to the drop down list and select the type of listed on the page session to display Click Filter The filters include e Show All The default filter that displays all of the Collaboration Sessions Open Rooms Displays all of the sessions that are in use Rooms with Archives Displays completed sessions that have an archive Rooms Available in the Future Displays sessions that are scheduled to take place in the future search for a the Session Name Start Date or End Date option and session then enter a value in the field Click Search enter a session Join next to the session access the Archives next to the session archives for a session User Roles There are two roles available for users in Collaboration Sessions Passive and Active The Session Admin controls user access and functionality
57. ine after the final line in the equation to prevent this error 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 28 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Part Two Courses Courses include content and tools for teaching and learning Part Two Contents This part includes the following chapters e Chapter 3 Course Content e Chapter 4 Communication e Chapter 5 Course Tools 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 29 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 3 Course Content Overview Courses contain all the The names of the areas Administrator and may content and tools for a course in a Course are configured by the Instructor or the System differ from the names shown in this chapter The function of each area will not change even if the name and purpose of the area is different The Instructor or the System Administrator may not make all of these areas available The Course Areas that are a in the frame on the left ccessible by Students make up the Course Menu that appears side of all Course pages In this chapter This chapter includes the following topics Topic Description Staff Information View information about the staff such as Instructor name email address office location and office hours Content Areas Provides information on how course materials and information is presented External
58. ir group members Group Members The names and email addresses of all Group members appear 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 62 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual File Exchange Overview The File Exchange function allows users within a Group to exchange files The File Exchange page displays shared files and includes an option to add files Find this page Follow the steps below to open the File Exchange page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Groups from the Communication area Select a Group Step 4 Click File Exchange Functions Click Add File to upload files for Group members to view or modify Click Remove to remove a file Any user in the Group may remove any file from the File Exchange The table below details fields on the Add File page Field Description File Information Title Enter the title of the file File Enter the location of the file or click Browse and select the file to upload from your computer 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 63 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Group Collaboration Sessions Overview The Group Collaboration Sessions have all of the same features as those in the course All Group members are Session Admins in Group Collaboration Sessions Therefore all Group members can manage sessions and access all of the available
59. itution Organizations have the same features for presenting information and communicating with other users that are found in courses Note Organizations are an additional feature included with the Blackboard Portal System Organizations may not be available at your institution Organization list The Organization List located in the Community tab provides users with a listing of all the organizations in which they participate Any user can serve as the manager of an organization Create an Organization Users can send a request to the System Administrator to add an organization Note that the System Administrator may not allow any user to request an organization Click Request and an email message to the System Administrator will appear Enter the name of the organization to add to the current listing and provide a brief description of the organization Click Send Organization Catalog The organization catalog provides a listing of all the organizations at the institution 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 110 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Community Discussion Boards Overview Community Discussion Boards appear on the Community Tab Community Discussion Boards function the same as Discussion Boards in courses For more information see Discussion Board Functions The table below details the functions available from the Community Discussion Boards To click acc
60. le OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of the local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picture1 jpeg Image Options Set the Width Enter the width of the image in pixels Set the Height Enter the height of the image in pixels Border Choose a border for the image If O is chosen there will be no border around the image Alt Text Enter text that will be used display if the image fails to load Alternate text is important for visually impaired users who access the Web MPEG or AVI Fields The table below details the fields on the Insert MPEG File page Field Description Insert MPEG File Browse Click Browse to locate a file OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of the local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picture1 jpeg MPEG File Options Set the Width Enter the width of the video in pixels Set the Height Enter the height of the video in pixels AutoStart Select Yes to start playing when the page is opened Select No to let users start playing manually after opening the page Controls Select the size of controls to appear to users Controls must be available if users are to start the video manually 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprie
61. low process Content areas are arranged as a series of nested folders Each folder can contain items and other folders Each folder page includes the name of the folder a navigation path and items and subfolders the Instructor has included in that folder Click the appropriate folder in the navigation path to return to a previous folder or to the beginning of the content area Click the link in a folder to open an item or to open a subfolder 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 32 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Assessments Overview An Assessment is a Test or Survey Tests can be used to test the knowledge of users The Instructor assigns point values to questions Student answers are submitted for grading and the results can be recorded in the Gradebook Surveys can be used for polling purposes and evaluations These assessments are not graded Assessments can be found in any content area content area folder or Learning Unit There are several types of questions that can be included in an Assessment Multiple Choice Allows A number of choices with one correct answer Indicate the correct answer by selecting a radio button True False A statement with the option to choose either true or false True False answer options are limited to the words True and False Fill in the Blank A statement that requires an answer to complete it Answers are evaluated based on an exact text match
62. nd navigate to the file that should be attached to the email 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 41 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Discussion Board Forums Overview Users can post discussion items and reply to other posts This feature is similar to Chat but is designed so that Students do not have to be online at the same time to communicate Discussion Board conversations are logged and organized Conversations are grouped into threads that contain a main posting and all related replies Instructors create forums on specific topics in the Discussion Board Students may access forums by clicking on the appropriate link in the Discussion Board When a forum is accessed a page appears which lists the different threads in the forum A thread is a series of posts Participants can post new threads in a forum and reply to threads that have already been posted The Blackboard Academic Suite will not accept JavaScript in the Discussion Boards Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Discussion Board page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Discussion Board on the Course Menu or from the Communication area Step 3 To access a forum listed on the Discussion Board page click a forum topic link The Discussion Board forum will appear Functions The table below details the functions available on Discussion Board Forums To click start a new thread Add New T
63. ntries Macromedia Authorware and Shockwave are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Macromedia Inc in the United States and or other countries Real Player and Real Audio Movie are trademarks of RealNetworks in the United States and or other countries Adobe and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries WordPerfect is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Crystal Reports is a trademark of Crystal Decisions in the United States and or other countries WebEQ is a trademark of Design Science Inc in the United States and or other countries Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Patents pending 2004 Blackboard Inc All rights reserved Made and printed in the USA No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher Blackboard Inc Worldwide Headquarters Blackboard Inc 1899 L Street NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20036 3861 USA 800 424 9299 toll free US amp Canada 1 202 463 4860 telephone 1 202 463 4863 facsimile www blackboard com International Headquarters Blackboard International B V Keizersgracht 106 1015
64. number will display exactly as entered Work Phone Work Fax Mobile Phone Enter the work phone number of the contact The phone number will display exactly as entered Enter the fax number of the contact The fax number will display exactly as entered Enter the mobile phone of the contact The phone number will display exactly as entered 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 98 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual User Directory The User Directory lists users A search function at the top of the page creates a list of users Click on a listed user s email address to send an email Users will only appear in the User Directory if they indicate that they wish to be included on the Set Privacy Options page Find this page To open the User Directory click User Directory from a tab Search Functions The User Directory contains a search function at the top of the page Users can search using different variables selected from the search tabs 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 99 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Part 3 Portal Features Part 3 Portal features covers the basic tabs and modules that come with the Blackboard Learning System as well as the more sophisticated features included with the Blackboard Portal System Part Two Contents This part includes the following chapters e Chapter 6 Tabs an
65. on Session page Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Groups from the Communication Center Step 3 Click Collaboration Step 4 Click Create Collaboration Session or Manage Fields The table below details the fields on the Create Collaboration Session page Field Description Name Your Session Session Name Enter the name of the new session Schedule Availabi lity Select Date s of Availability A Start and End date and time for the Collaboration Session can be set but is not required If these are not selected then the session is always open and available for users e Click the Start After check box to choose a date and time to begin the Collaboration Select the date by choosing from the drop down lists next to the date or by clicking the calendar icon and selecting the date Select the time to begin the session from the drop down lists e Click the End After check box to choose when the session will end Select the date by choosing from the drop down lists next to the date or by clicking the calendar icon and selecting the date Select the time to end the session from the drop down lists Available Select Yes to make the session available Collaboration Too Is Choose a collaboration tool for this session Select Virtual Classroom or Chat 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 65 Blackboard Academic S
66. on displays a list of the messages that will be moved to the destination folder Select a Folder Select a Select a personal folder from the drop down list This is the Personal folder where the messages will be stored Click Submit destination The messages will be removed from the old folder after they folder have been moved to the new folder 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 73 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Add Folder Overview Personal folders can be created to help organize messages Personal folders are only for storing messages messages received always appear in the Inbox folder first and messages sent always appear in the Sent folder first Once a message appears it can be moved into a personal folder Find this page Follow these steps to open the Add Folder page Step 1 Click Communication from the Course Menu Step 2 Click Messages Step 3 Click Add Folder from the Action Bar Fields Enter the name of the new personal folder in the Name field and click Submit to create the folder 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 74 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 5 Tools Overview Tools appear throughou from inside a course or t the Blackboard Academic Suite Students can access tools from a tab The Instructor of a course determines which Tools will be available in the course The System Administrator selects the
67. on to the start of the current line SHIFT PAGE Extend the selection down one page DOWN SHIFT PAGE UP Extend the selection up one page CTRL SHIFT END Extend the selection to the end of the document CTRL SHIFT HO Extend the selection to the beginning of the document ME CTRL A Select all elements in the document Editing BACKSPACE Delete the selection Or if there is no selection delete the character to the left of the cursor CTRL BACKSPACE Delete all of a word to the left of the cursor CTRL C Copy the selection CTRL V Paste cut contents or copied contents CTRL X Cut the selection DELETE Delete the selection INSERT Toggle between inserting and overwriting text CTRL Z Undo the most recent formatting command CTRL F Find text SHIFT F10 Display the context menu This is the same as a right click Formatting CTRL B Toggle bold formatting CTRL I Toggle italic formatting CTRL U Toggle underlining 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 21 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Link to File Users may include a link to a file from the Text Box editor Fields The table below details the fields on the Insert Link to File page Field Description Insert Link to File Browse Click Browse to locate a file OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of t
68. or Organization Manager or System Administrator cannot be changed on the tab to view events for the current day current week or current month the right arrow to view future events or the left view event details on an event to view details 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 89 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Quick Jump Overview The Quick Jump page allows users to quickly view a portion of the Calendar Quick Jump is useful when looking for events planned months in advance of the current date Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Quick Jump page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Course Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Calendar Step 4 Click Quick Jump OR Step 1 Select Calendar from a tab Step 2 Select Quick Jump Fields The table below details the fields on the Quick Jump page Calendar Please select the date you wish to access Description Select the calendar date Click the first down arrow to select a month Click the next down arrow to select a day and click the last down arrow to select a year The Calendar page will appear with the entered date Please choose the type of view you wish to access the specified date Click on an option to indicate the type of Calendar view Month Week or Day 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 90 Blackboard Acad
69. ord r Enter a new password for the account The password must be at least one character and contain no spaces or special characters Enter the password again to ensure accuracy Verify Password r 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 85 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Set CD ROM Drive Overview The CD ROM drive must be identified to the Blackboard Academic Suite before External Content files can be accessed Users must set the CD ROM drive each time they want to upload files from a CD Find this page Select Set CD ROM Drive from the Personal Information page Fields The table below details the fields on the Set CD ROM Drive page Field Description CD ROM Drive Information CD ROM for PC Click the drop down arrow and select the drive letter CD ROM for MAC that maps to the drive Enter the CD ROM drive location 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 86 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Set Privacy Options Overview The Set Privacy Options page allows users to choose the information they would like to make publicly available This information will appear in course Rosters and Group pages Users may also select to make this information available in the User Directory If an email address is not made available it will not appear in the Roster Group pages User Directory the Collaboration Tool or in any
70. other part of the application Find this page Select Set Privacy Options from the Personal Information page Fields The table below details the fields on the Set Privacy Options page Field Description Contact Information Email address Select this check box to make the email address visible to other users Address Street Select this check box to make address information City State Zip visible to other users Country Work Information Select this check box to make work information visible Company Job to other users Title Work Phone Work Fax Additional Contact Select this check box to make additional contact Information Home information visible to other users Phone Mobile Phone Web Site User Directory Status List my information Select this check box to list your profile information in the user directory visible to other users 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 87 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Set Text Box Editor Options Overview The Text Box Editor allows users to create content through a simple editor If this feature is enabled users will have additional features available to them when entering content in many text boxes throughout the Blackboard Academic Suite See the Text Box Editor topic for additional information Find this page Select Set Text Box Editor Options from the Personal Information page Fields Select Ena
71. pear in the navigation path to access that page The navigation path appears at the top of pages to return to the previous page that led to the current page Linking to a Course To link to a Course copy the URL from the address bar in the Web Links to Courses can be posted inside or outside the Blackboard Academic Suite Users will be prompted for authorization before accessing the Course 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 16 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Searching for Users Overview There are several areas in the Blackboard Academic Suite where users can search for other users User search options The table below details the available user search options All options are not available in all search boxes To then search for a user using last name or Username search for a group of last names or Usernames that start with a particular letter or number search using a value found in the user s name list all users Select the Search tab Enter either a last name or a Username Select either the Last Name or Username option All matching entries will be displayed Select the A Z 0 9 tab Click on the first letter of the last name or on the first number of the Username All matching entries will be displayed Select the Advanced tab Enter a value in the Containing field The search will return all users with that value in their U
72. r supports the following keyboard shortcuts Note An absolutely positioned element is determined by pixels For example instead f aligned right or top the object is located at x 0 y 100 pixels The shortcut keys hat move selected items one character left right up or down will move absolutely ositioned elements 1 pixel Key Description Movement RIGHT ARROW Move one character to the right DOWN ARROW Move down one line UP ARROW Move up one line CTRL RIGHT Move right one word ARROW CTRL LEFT Move left one word ARROW END Move to the end of the line 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 20 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual HOME Move to the start of the line CTRL DOWN Move down one paragraph ARROW CTRL UP ARROW Move up one paragraph PAGE DOWN Move down one page PAGE UP Move up one page CTRL END Move to the end of the text Selection SHIFT RIGHT Extend the selection one character to the right ARROW SHIFT LEFT Extend the selection one character to the left ARROW CTRL SHIFT RIG Extend the selection right one word HT ARROW CTRL SHIFT LEF Extend the selection left one word T ARROW SHIFT UP ARROW Extend the selection up one line SHIFT DOWN Extend the selection down one line ARROW SHIFT END Extend the selection to the end of the current line SHIFT HOME Extend the selecti
73. r the date it was Collaboration created Click Search Session open an archive the archive in the Archive Name column change the name Manage The Archive Properties page will appear or availability of an archive remove an archive Remove This action is irreversible 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 67 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Archive Properties Introduction The Archive Properties page allows Group members to change the name and availability of an Archive session Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Archive Properties page Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Groups from the Communication Center Step 3 Click Collaboration Step 4 Click Archives next to a Collaboration Session Step 5 Select Manage Functions The table below describes the functions available on this page Field Description Edit Archive Name Archive Name Enter or modify the name of the archive Availability to Students Available Select Yes and group users will be able to view this archive 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 68 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Messages Overview The Messages feature gives each course a private and secure system for communication that functions similar to email Keep in mind that Messages cannot be sent or received outside of the users in the course M
74. rrows lt lt lt gt or gt gt The Question Section the questions Indicator describes the current location in the Assessment and the overall number of questions If backtracking is prohibited these arrows will not appear store an Save Questions Students have answered up to this point assessment will be saved finish the Submit A receipt page that states the Assessment has Assessment been completed and sent will appear 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 34 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Assignments Overview Assignments list the name description and attachments for class work Students complete the assignment in a separate file and send it back to the Instructor They may also include comments for the Instructor if they choose Submit Assignment Students can submit an Assignment without attaching a file If Submit is selected and File to attach is blank the Assignment is submitted and will no longer be available to the Student Instructors may create Assignments where Students do not need to attach files to complete Be careful in cases where files do have to be submitted If the same file is attached to an Assignment more than once the file name of the duplicate will automatically include a numeric suffix For example History_assignment1 doc Functions The table below details the Assignments functions To access the files select a link in the Assignment File
75. s as a guest Click on the link to a course to view it as a Guest Guests do not have access to the entire course 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 14 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 3 Working in the Blackboard Academic Suite This chapter discusses how to navigate and enter text in the Blackboard Academic Suite In this chapter This chapter includes the following topics Topic Description Navigation Move throughout the Blackboard Academic Suite Searching for Locate information about other users Input information Users Text Box Editor Input information using the Text Box Editor Entering Text 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 15 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Navigation Only the material in the content frame changes when moving to a new area or page The tabs and header frame are always available for quick access to those navigation features Navigation Tool Description Tab Click a tab to open it Click a button to navigate to a page within the Blackboard Academic Suite Some buttons also lead to areas outside of the Blackboard Academic Suite Buttons also execute functions Click a hypertext link to access another Web page within the Blackboard Academic Suite Links can also open Web sites outside of the Blackboard Academic Suite Path Click one of the hypertext links that ap
76. s below to open the Roster page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Select Communication on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Roster from the Communication area Search The Roster contains a search function Users can search using different variables Functions Click the name of a Student in the list to view their homepage or click their email address to send them an email 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 61 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Groups Overview Groups enable Students to collaborate with each other Groups usually consist of a smaller group of Students in a course such as study groups or project groups From a Group page users may send email exchange files enter discussion forums enter Collaboration Sessions Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Group page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Group Pages from the Communication area Step 4 Select the name of a Group Functions The following functions are available from the Group page Note Instructors may limit which of these functions are available to Groups Function Description Group Discussion Enter discussions within various Group forums Board Group Meet classmates and Instructors for real time discussion or Collaboration class lessons File Exchange Exchange files Send Email Send email to one or all of the
77. s field attached to the Assignment add comments for enter the comments in the Comments field The Instructor the Instructor will receive these comments with the submitted Assignment add a file to a click Browse and locate the file Then click Add More then submission one file can be attached remove a file click Remove next to a file save the click Save to save the Assignment and continue working on Assignment it later submit the click Submit to send the Assignment to the Instructor Assignment O 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 35 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Learning Units Overview Blackboard Learning Units enable Students to follow a structured path for progressing through content Instructors can present content items files and Assessments in Learning Units The sequential path may be enforced or Students may be allowed to access any item at any time Functions The following table describes the functions available in a Learning Unit To move forward and the arrows to the left and right of the page number to backward exit the Learning Unit access the different pages within the Learning Unit Close view the contents of the Learning Unit Contents A list of the contents in the Learning Unit will appear Click Close on this page to return to the main Learning Unit page 2004 Blackboard Inc
78. s page Follow the steps below to open the Add Contact page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Address Book Step 4 Click Add Contact OR Step 1 Click Address Book from a tab Step 2 Click Add Contact To modify a contact find the user profile and click Modify next to their name 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 97 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Fields The table below details the fields on the Add or Modify Contact page Field Description Personal Information First Name r Last Name r Enter the contact s first name Enter the contact s last name Email Other Information Company Enter the contact s email address Enter the contact s company Job Title Enter the contact s job title Address Enter the contact s address Address cont Enter any additional address information City Enter the contact s city State Province Zip Postal Code Country Enter the contact s state or province Enter the contact s ZIP code or postal code Enter the contact s country Web Site Enter the URL of the contact s personal Web site When adding a URL do so as http www blackboard com not www blackboard com or blackboard com Home Phone Enter the home phone number of the contact The phone
79. se on the Whiteboard To click select an item the Arrow tool Then click on an item for selection The following may be performed on selected items Enlarge Click one of the small black boxes that surround the item and drag it to the desired size Move Click the item and move it to the desired location Cut Click the Whiteboard item Then click the Cut icon Copy Click the Whiteboard item Then click the Copy icon Paste Click the Whiteboard item Then click the Paste icon Delete Click the Whiteboard item Click on the selected object Then click the Delete icon Group items Click the Whiteboard items Then click the Group icon Ungroup Click a Whiteboard item in a group Then click the Ungroup icon Bring front Click the Whiteboard item Click on selected object Then click the Bring to front icon Bring back Click the Whiteboard item Click on selected object Then click the Send to back icon Select all figures on the Whiteboard Click the Selects all Figures icon draw free hand the Pen tool Choose the color of the pen in the Fill Color drop down list 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 51 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual enter text using the the text tool T then the Whiteboard area A keyboard Whiteboard Text Input box appears Type the text in the box and click Insert Use the options in the Tools palette to select color font
80. sed in the Course These include Digital Drop Box Edit Home Page Personal Information Calendar View Grades Student Manual Tasks The Electric Blackboard and Address Book 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 10 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Chapter 2 Gateway The Gateway page welcomes users and provides a login button to access the Blackboard Academic Suite Users must have a valid Username and password to login Functions The following buttons may appear on the Gateway page Button Description Login Users can login to the Blackboard Academic Suite Course Catalog Browse the Course Catalog Create Account Create an account on the Blackboard Academic Suite Secure your Password Passwords enable access to personal information To maintain security do not share passwords with others In this chapter This chapter includes the following topics Topic Description Entry Page Describes the page used to logon to the Blackboard Academic Suite Lost Password Details how to obtain a new password Page Course Catalog Describes the Catalog Browsing the Details how to browse and search the Catalog for Courses Course Catalog 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 11 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Entry Page Users login to the Blackboard Academic Suite from the Entry page Cli
81. sername Click the check boxes and select values from the drop down list to narrow the search Select the tab Click List All to list all the names enrolled All entries will be displayed 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 17 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Entering Text Overview By default Blackboard Academic Suite will format text to 12 point left justified Arial Any other formatting must be done with HTML tags or using the Text Box Editor Text box options The following options are available in most text entry boxes in the Blackboard Learning System Format Option Behavior Smart Text Automatically recognizes a link entered in the text box Smart text recognizes the ENTER key as a paragraph tag and accepts HTML tags as well Smart Text will also prompt to load images if an image source tag appears Web addresses entered as URLs are converted to links The URL must begin with http and there must be a space before the http to distinguish it from the previous word If an image tag lt IMG gt is entered in Smart Text the Blackboard Academic Suite will automatically prompt ou to upload the image Plain Text Displays text as it is written in the text area Plain text does not render HTML code HTML code will appear as text HTML Displays text as coded by the user using Hypertext Mark up Language HTML tags as turned off the Text Box Editor or i
82. sistants in a specified Assistants course All Instructors _ Sends email to all of the instructors for a specified course Select Users Sends email to a single user or select users in a specified course Select Groups Send email to a single group or select groups in a course Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Send Email page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 3 Click Send Email Users can also access the Send Email feature for all of their courses and organizations through the Tools Box on the My Institution tab 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 40 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Send Email to Users Functions Send Email enables users to send email to fellow classmates Instructors Teaching Assistants or Groups within a course Note Recipients of each email will not see the email addresses of other recipients Fields The table below details the fields on the Send Email page Field Description Enter Message Details Recipients display in this field The sender s email address will automatically be displayed in this field Enter the subject of the email Message Enter the body of the email Set Message Options Copy of message to Select the check box to send a copy of the message to self the sender Add Attachments Add Click here to add attachments Select Browse a
83. sks in the Tools box Step 2 Click Add Task or Modify Fields The table below details the fields on the Add Task page Field Task Information Description Task Title Enter the title of the task Description Enter a description of the task Due Date Select the date the task is due from the drop down list Click the drop down arrow and select date values or click the icon to select a date from the calendar interface Task Options Priority Status Select a priority The options are e Low task appears with a blue arrow pointed down e Normal e High task appears with a red arrow pointed up The selected priority appears on the Tasks page Select a status The options are e Not started e In progress e Completed The selected status appears on the Tasks page 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 94 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual The Electric Blackboard Overview The Electric Blackboard allows users to save notes for a particular course within the course Users can write notes on The Electric Blackboard save them and then return later to add to and review them Find this tool Follow the steps below to open The Electric Blackboard Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select The Electric Blackboard 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential
84. splay Web page content The URL of the Web page is entered by clicking the link Opinion Poll Opinion Poll modules ask a question and give users a Module chance to enter a full response in a text box The module Multiple Choice Poll Module also displays some of the recent responses to the module Multiple Choice Poll modules present a question with multiple answers Users will see the question as well as options for selecting one of the answers After users select an answer they will see the results of the poll to date within the module The only way to see the results of a poll is to vote 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 104 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Customize Tab Content Overview Students can customize the modules that will appear on some tabs Note The Modules topic contains Information about the types of modules available Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Tab Content page Step 1 Open the My Institution tab or another tab with modules Step 2 Click Content on the upper right hand corner Select Modules Check the boxes next to those modules to appear on the tab Click Submit Modules with a red check are required and cannot be changed 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 105 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Customize Tab Layout Overview Users can customize the color and placement of the mo
85. sword Change your account password Set CD ROM Drive Set the CD ROM drive to access content Set Privacy Set the options to display personal information Options Set Text Box Set the options to enable or disable the Text Box Editor Editor Options 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 83 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Edit Personal Information Overview The information that appears in an account profile can be modified on the Edit Personal Information page Changes made on the Edit Personal Information page will be reflected throughout the Blackboard Academic Suite For example if the user changes their first name the new first name will appear in all courses they are enrolled in Find this page Select Edit Personal Information from the Personal Information page Fields The table below details the entry fields on the Edit Personal Information page Field Description Personal Information First Name r Edit the first name Middle Name Edit the middle name Last Name r Edit last name Email r Edit email address Student ID Edit Student ID as defined by the institution Other Information Gender Edit gender Birthdate Select birthday by clicking on the drop down arrow and selecting date values Education Level Edit education level Company Edit company Job Title Edit job title
86. tary and Confidential Page 23 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Quicktime Fields The table below details the fields on the Insert QuickTime File page Field Description Insert QuickTime File Browse Click Browse to locate a file OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of the local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picture1 jpeg QuickTime File Options Set the Width Enter the width of the video Set the Height Enter the height of the video AutoStart Select Yes to start playing when the page is opened Select No to let users start playing manually after opening the page Loop Choose whether the file should repeat continuously Controls Select to display controls Audio Fields The table below details the fields on the Insert Audio File page Field Description Insert Audio File Browse Click Browse to locate a file OR Specify URL Enter a URL to create a link to a file outside of the local system For example from a central image repository the URL may be http blackboard images picturel jpeg Audio File Options AutoStart Select Yes to start playing when the page is opened Select No to let users start playing manually after opening the page Loop Choose whether the file should repeat continuously Controls Select to display controls
87. the Course Menu users view Tasks for that specific course or organization Follow the steps below to open the Tasks page Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Tools on the Course Menu Step 3 Select Tasks OR Select Tasks from a tab The table below details the functions available on the Tasks page To click sort the list of tasks the drop down arrow and select a task category Categories include e All Tasks e My Tasks e Tasks by course add or modify a task Add Task or Modify to access the Add Task or Modify Task page for a particular task remove a task Remove to remove a task A box will appear asking to verify that a task should be removed This action is irreversible view the details of a the task to view details articular task View task details Click on a task from the Tasks page to view course task details The task details display e the task name the due date the task priority the task status a description of the task 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 93 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Add Modify Task Overview The Add or Modify Task pages function in a simi pages allow users to create and modify personal tasks These lar manner The Add Task page opens with empty fields and the Modify Task page opens an existing Task Find this page Follow the steps below to find the Add Task or Modify Task page Step 1 Click Ta
88. this version appears when Join is selected on the Collaboration Sessions page This link will open the Accessible version of the Collaboration Tool Links to items that appear in the Virtual Classroom such as items in the Course Map and Group Browser will appear in this version Documents created on the Whiteboard may be viewed if the Session Admin takes a snapshot A link will be created to the snapshot for users to view The sound of a door opening or closing will be audible to all participants when a user enters or leaves a session through the accessible version 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 47 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Virtual Classroom Overview Users can ask questions draw on the whiteboard and participate in breakout sessions from the Virtual Classroom The Session Admin establishes which tools in the Virtual Classroom users can access Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Virtual Classroom Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Collaboration Tools Step 3 Click Join next to a Virtual Classroom session Virtual Classroom areas The table below details the areas of the Virtual Classroom Part Function Menu Bar Allows the Session Admin to control the Virtual Classroom This includes managing participation monitoring breakout sessions and ending the session Classroom Tool Includes all of the tools used during the Virt
89. ual Classroom box session This includes searching for Web sites asking and answering questions utilizing the Whiteboard and accessing the Course Map Chat Allows users to compose messages raise their hands to ask uestions and activate private messages 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 48 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Menu Bar Overview Only users with Active privileges have access to the options on the Menu Bar The functions available in the Menu Bar include e View Choose an option for viewing Personal Messages in the Virtual Classroom e Clear Clear the session display e Breakouts Create a breakout room for a group of users View Select Show in line to view private messages within the chat area Select Show in separate frame to view private messages in a separate window Clear Clear erases the users chat display Breakouts Select the checkboxes for the users who will participate in the Breakout session Users may only join a Breakout session if they are selected by the creator of the Breakout session Users who enter a Breakout session are still active in the main Virtual Classroom Session If a Breakout session is closed users are still active in the main session Breakout sessions default to the same settings as the main session 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 49 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Classroom Tool box
90. uations ccccceeee eer eee eens 28 Part TWO COUFSOS coococconconcnnnnncnnc ran r nnp nananana nan nana nr nnrnnennnnnnnnnannranenns 29 Chapter 3 Course ConteNt ocococococncnonononononananarararnnnonononnnonnrnrnrnrnrncnnnnnnnnnnananrnrnrararnnnananas 30 A E Th veut Sie Lote nek Seah Dolce heen eee oe 31 Co rse Content Areas is a dd oa 32 ASSESSIMENUS vir A A A A A A AA a 33 ASSIGNMENTS a A rai 35 Learning UNITS A AR AI an 36 External TA EPE E REA Eee OO tere ram mane 37 EQUESO CAOS as 38 Chapter 4 COMMUNICATION cocococacncncnononenonnnnnarararncnononnnnnnnnrnrnrnrnrncnnnnnnnnnnnnanrnrarararnenananos 39 Course Se d EMail ccoo a a a e il vada ceri bhai 40 Send EMAILS SA O ata cd 41 Discussion Board FOCUMS ia a a E OA AEAEE AUENA 42 Postiand Replied io cg 44 Collaboration Tar e ind 45 Virtual Clas sr MA ae A ees 48 Menu Bt O A deine sina atonal CAE Mei 49 ClASSFOONT Took DOX ii ni a A A pao 50 Whiteboard ansni tenci eai A A Aa 51 GROUP BOWSER asad a E hats AO A A Sve hain ae elena 53 COS Map eich oa A A a dead a pis Mead eased weeded val 54 ASK QUESTION it oa Ratan eee sR edd ee ees paid les ee odds Pe eh at 55 QUESTION INDO Xt isi ce ds A a 56 CA ado 57 PriVate MESSAGES iii a A DS ADA AS aan da 58 Us TOMAN A a A ee da abet andes 59 SESSION ACNE A ede 60 RO cantina pi vised A A Seu eis A A A A A 61 EAU PS A A A ane eal dela E io 62 Fil Exchange A A a A los 63 Gro p Collaboration Sessions ss ciar a a a Paaa da
91. uite User Manual Group Menu Overview Group Collaboration Sessions have additional Session Manager features including a Record menu to create session archives and an End option to end a session All group members have access to these features Record menu The sessions created in Groups can be recorded and archived Archive recording can be started stopped paused and un paused during the session A session can have more then one archive The table below details the buttons that appear on the Record menu End This tool ends the Virtual Classroom Session Click End on the Menu Bar to end a session 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 66 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Session Archives Introduction Session Archives allow users to review the discussions and questions raised during a Collaboration Session Sessions are archived by date and the option to remove an archive is available to all group members Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Session Archives page Step 1 Click Communication on the Course Menu Step 2 Select Groups from the Communication Center Step 3 Click Collaboration Step 4 Click Archives next to a Collaboration Session Functions The table below describes the functions available on this page To click search for an the Archive Name or Creation Date option in the Search Archive in the by field Enter the name of the archive o
92. users to send email access course Discussion Boards use the Collaboration Tools review the Student roster access Student group pages Find this page Follow the steps below to open the Communication area Step 1 Open a Course Step 2 Click Communication on the Course Menu In this chapter This chapter includes information on the following topics Topic Description Send Email Send email to other participants in a course Discussion Board Engage in asynchronous on line conversations with others in a course Collaboration Participate in real time lessons and discussions Tools Roster Search a participant roster and view lists of Students Instructors and Teaching Assistants associated with a specific course Group Pages Access communication functions available to groups created by the Instructor Instructors may group Students together in study groups projects or other course activities 2004 Blackboard Inc Proprietary and Confidential Page 39 Blackboard Academic Suite User Manual Course Send Email Overview Users can access email functions for through the Send Email page Users can send email to the following people in a course Group Description All Users Sends email to all users in the course or organization All Groups Sends email to all of the groups in a specified course or organization All Teaching Sends email to all of the Teaching As

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