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Recorded Webinars and Help
Blackboard Basics
For those completely new to Blackboard - Learn how to upload files, communicate with students, collect assignments, use discussion boards, and the basics of grading.
Watch a recording » Start of Semester Checklist »
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Learn how to use the live virtual classroom environment designed for teaching and learning and real-time collaboration. Use audio and video, share your screen, upload files. You can record everything in Collaborate. Also great for virtual office hours.
Watch a recording » Instructor FAQs »
Additional Videos: Breakout Groups Overview | Breakout Groups Creation | Security & Guest Access | What's New in Collaborate
Blackboard Grade Center
Grade tests, assignments, etc. Manually create grade columns. Use total and weighted total columns to maintain a running final score.
Watch a recording » Comment on Assignment Submissions
Kaltura Capture
A desktop Mac and PC application to record audio, video, PowerPoint, and screen capture. Capture is a great way to create high-quality lectures and post to Blackboard.
Watch a recording » Step by Step Guide » Additional Kaltura Help »
Building Blackboard Tests and using LockDown Browser and Monitor
Learn how to create tests and set options. LockDown Browser is an optional tool to help ensure test integrity.
Watch a recording » Lockdown Browser Guide » Convert a paper test »
Monitoring Student Activity
Learn about different methods view student activity and performance and how to contact specific students.
Watch a recording » Read More »
Blackboard Ally
Ally suggests improvements to make your course content more accessible. It also automatically creates alternate versions (OCR, audio, etc.) of the content for students to access.
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Help Documents and Tips
- Start with our 5-minute Just in Time videos
- Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra for online teaching
- Recording lectures using Kaltura Capture
- Communicating with student via Blackboard announcements
- Collecting student assignments and grading assignments in Blackboard. Also, Assignment FAQs.
- Creating and grading tests in Blackboard (video series: login required)
- Using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor to secure your online tests
- New We will convert your paper test to Blackboard
- Best Practice for providing students offline course access
- Browse the full ITS Blackboard Knowledge Base
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