Framingham State College Student Guide to Blackboard

Table of Contents

1. Welcome!
2. About the Guide
3. Getting Started with Blackboard
4. Blackboard Learning Environment
5. Blackboard Features and Functionality
6. Blackboard Course Environment
7. Collaborative Learning Tools
8. Student (Course) Tools
9. Blackboard Upgrade QuikFAQs(c)
10. Student Strategies for Success
11. Technology Requirements
12. Resource Information
    1. Online Tutorials
    2. Campus Resources
13. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Online Tutorials

Online Flash Tutorials listed below were developed by Presidium Learning, the college's 24/7 support group, or by Blackboard. Although an earlier version of Blackboard is referenced in the Assignment and Collaboration Tool tutorials, the functionality remains the same. You are encouraged to review these tutorials as often as needed.

• Submitting an Assignment in Blackboard In this animated tutorial, you will learn how students submit an Assignment in a Blackboard Learning System (Release 6) course Web site.
  http://www.presidiumlearning.com/pres_tutorials/Bb6_Submitting_an_Assignment_viewlet_swf.html

• Viewing an Assignment Grade in Blackboard In this animated tutorial, you will learn how students view an Assignment Grade in a Blackboard Learning System (Release 6) course Web site.
  http://www.presidiumlearning.com/pres_tutorials/Bb6_View_Assignment_Grade_viewlet_swf.html

• Discussion Board (7.3) In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the most recent release of the discussion board. This tool is widely used in online and on-campus classes. Click here to view the Blackboard tutorial and become familiar with the new features.

• Collaboration Tool In this animated tutorial, you will learn how students use Lightweight Chat in a Blackboard Learning System (Release 6) course web site. http://www.presidiumlearning.com/pres_tutorials/Bb6_Using_LW_Chat_viewlet_swf.html