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| Navigating through
Blackboard |
| On the first page, you'll see: |
Under
"My Courses,"
you should see the name and number of your course.
Click on it. |
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| Upon first entering the course, you'll
see the typical Blackboard course screen: |
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On the right side are "Announcements,"
time sensitive materials posted by the instructor. |
| On the left side are "buttons"
that will take you to various places on the site: |
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| Announcements |
Your professor will
post time-sensitive information here, such as upcoming exams.
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| Course Information |
Typically, you'll find your course
syllabus, grading policies, and schedules here. |
| Staff Information |
Find general information about
your professor here, including office hours, telephone numbers,
and E-mail addresses. |
| Course Documents |
Look here for online handouts,
lecture materials, and other important documents. |
| Assignments |
Homework assignments, tests, quizzes,
and surveys are found here. |
| Communication |
Use this area for online discussions,
virtual chats, and E-mail. |
| External Links |
Find links to other sites here. |
| Student Tools |
The student drop box to submit
materials to your instructor, a calendar, and your Web page
tools are all available here. Click on the Student
Manual for online help, including a complete explanation
of the Course Info environment. |
Your instructor will tell you more specifically what you will find
in each category. |
| Hints on using Blackboard: |
| 1. |
DO NOT change your password for the duration
of the course. You have been entered into the system with this password,
and your access to the system depends on this password. |
| 2. |
Write your user name and password in a safe place |
| 3. |
Bookmark the Blackboard address in your "Bookmarks"
(Netscape) or "Favorites" (IE) browser so you don't
have to type it each time. |
| 4. |
Use Internet Explore as your browser when accessing
Blackboard. |
| 5. |
If you have trouble accessing the site, call Instructional
Technology:
(212) 220-8122. |
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Simply
choose "Register Now!" and
create your own account.
You
will be asked to enter your last name, date of birth and social security
number. 
Once
you've logged in, your personalized page appears. To access Blackboard,
choose "Blackboard."
From
the list of CUNY colleges, click on the "Student" link next to Borough
of Manhattan Community College.
