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Blackboard is a web-based course management system that
allows instructional
materials to be easily delivered via the Web. It includes threaded
discussions,
file sharing, e-mail, chat, gradebook and other tools.
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| Blackboard for Instructors/GTAs/Instructional
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I. SETTING UP AN
ONLINE BLACKBOARD COURSE SITE AT KU: |
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Any instructor may obtain a Blackboard user account
and course site(s) by
attending a 2 hour Blackboard Tools and Strategies workshop. You may
either sign-up online, or call IDS at (785) 864-2600.
View
Workshop Calendar -- View workshop descriptions and available
dates.
Blackboard™ Course Renewal/Request Form -- If you have attended our workshop
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II. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: |
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Read our FAQs section to find out answers to some of
the most commonly
asked Blackboard questions.
View FAQs Section -- View frequently
asked questions.
Ask a Question -- Ask
IDS a question not listed in the FAQ. |
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III. SETTING UP ADDITIONAL BLACKBOARD
COURSE SITES: |
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If you would like to set up additional course sites
please send IDS an e-mail. |
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IV. WORKSHOP
HANDOUTS: |
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Download our workshop handouts:
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| Using Blackboard: Tools
and Strategies |
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At this online course instructors can read step-by-step
instructions, view
video tutorials, and access other resources/examples.
If you've attended a Blackboard workshop previously you should already
have access to this course site from your "My Courses" list
once you login to
Blackboard.
If you have not attended a Blackboard workshop before, you may still
visit the
Using Blackboard: Tools and Strategies site via Guest access by following
the instructions below. Once an instructor does complete a Blackboard
workshop he/she will be automatically added to this course as a regular
participant. |
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To access as a guest: |
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1. Go to https://courseware.ku.edu. |
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2. Click on the “Course Catalog” button. |
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3. Type “IDS” in the “Search” box. |
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4. Locate the course titled “Using Blackboard: Tools
and
Strategies” and either click the link or the
“Preview” button.
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Click the following link below to download an export
of this course. Please give credit to the University of Kansas. |
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Blackboard:
Tools and Strategies (1.06 MB) |
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| Blackboard: Examples
of Extensions and Enhancements |
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At this online course instructors can review 3rd party
software that further
enhances the Blackboard experience. Information that is shared includes
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description of the software, a link to the company website, an online
demonstration, and actual examples of products created with the software.
Some of this software is licensed university-wide, others are available
only at
IDS, and others are free to download. Contact IDS for more information. |
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To access as a guest: |
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1. Go to https://courseware.ku.edu. |
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2. Click on the “Course Catalog” button. |
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3. Type “IDS” in the “Search” box. |
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4. Locate the course titled “Blackboard: Examples of
Extensions and
Enhancements” and either click the link or
the “Preview” button.
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Click the following link below to download an export
of this course. Please give credit to the University of Kansas. |
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Blackboard:
Examples of Extensions and Enhancements (5.68 MB) |
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| Blackboard for Students |
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I. HOW TO LOGIN: |
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1. Go to https://courseware.ku.edu |
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2. Click the appropriate Login button |
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3. Username = (Username used for Exchange/Outlook)
Password = (Password used for
Exchange/Outlook) |
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II. STUDENT'S GUIDE TO BLACKBOARD: |
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IDS has put together a Student's Guide to Blackboard
which contains
information on finding your courses, using the various tools, updating
personal information, and much more! This guide can be viewed by
clicking here.
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III. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO CLIPS FOR STUDENTS: |
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You will need the RealOne media player to watch instructional video
clips. If you don't already have it installed on your computer, you
may download the free, basic player at http://www.real.com
(look for the link in the upper right hand corner).
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a) Completing
Assignments |
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b) Checking
Assignment Results/Feedback |
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c) Working
in Groups |
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d) Using
the Online Journal |
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e) Sending
Email |
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f) Using
the Chat Rooms |
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g) Using
the Dictionary and Thesaurus |
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h) How
to Download a File |
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i) Using
the Digital Drop Box |
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j) Using
the Disscussion Board |
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k) Viewing
Your Grades |
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IV. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: |
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Read our FAQs section to find out answers to some of
the most commonly
asked Blackboard questions.
View FAQs Section -- View frequently
asked questions.
Ask a Question -- Ask
IDS a question not listed in the FAQ. |
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| Blackboard Policies
and Procedures |
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The document accessible from the link below is intended
to serve as a set of
guidelines for decision-making related to the use of the Blackboard™
course
management software licensed by the University of Kansas. These policies
apply only to the use of such software residing on and accessed from
servers
located on the Lawrence campus.
Blackboard™ Policies
and Procedures (last updated: 11-30-06)
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