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BLACKBOARD POCKET GUIDE Getting Started with Blackboard Learn 9.1
BLACKBOARDPOCKET GUIDE Getting Started with Blackboard Learn 9.1
WHAT IS BLACKBOARD LEARN 9.1?
You can access Blackboard from anywhere you have the Internet so you can easily catch-up or revise materials covered in class.
Information and resources available in a Blackboard course can include:
• Course announcements• Course materials• Assignment submissions, tests & quizzes• Discussion boards, blogs, journals & wikis• Portfolios• Links to resources
Your lecturers and guidance tutors will show you how Blackboard is used in your course.
If you would like further information please contact the Learning Technologies Team: [email protected]
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ACCESSING BLACKBOARD
Go to https://nescol.blackboard.com and sign in
After you have logged into Blackboard you should register for Password+ so that you can reset your password in the future, if required.
The Blackboard app is available for iOS, Android and Windows.
Also, with the Outlook app you can access your College Office 365 email account from anywhere.
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HAVING TROUBLE LOGGING IN?
1 Check that you have entered your username and password correctly. You can get further information & help about passwords by clicking on the
Forgotten Your Password link
2 Check that CAPS LOCK is not on.
3 If you still cannot log in... please contact your lecturer or guidance tutor.
If they are unable to help then please contact the Student Helpdesk on 01224 612510 or [email protected]
CREATE PROFILE (OPTIONAL)
The first time you access Blackboard you will be asked to create a profile. If you do not wish to then you can skip this step by clicking I’ll do it later.
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THE MY COURSES PAGE
When you have logged in click on My Courses to access your courses and view additional information.
YOUR BLACKBOARD COURSE
Clicking on the title of any course in the My Courses list will open the course.A course site in Blackboard contains announcements, learning materials, links to external sites and assessments.
The left-hand menu allows you to navigate within the course and view your grades & feedback in My Grades.
WHY ISN’T MY COURSE ON BLACKBOARD?
If a course doesn’t appear in Blackboard, please contact your lecturer or instructor.
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GLOBAL NAVIGATION MENU
This menu is in the top-right of Blackboard once you have logged in. Click on your name to access these areas:
Overview – see what has recently changed since you last logged in
Updates – view all your course announcements in one place
Posts – see all of your entries in blogs, journals, discussion boards and more
My Grades – all your course grades & feedback in one central location
Calendar – all of your course calendars in one, you can also add your own entries
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LIBRARY+
Library+ has a dedicated Blackboard area where you can get access information & resources for referencing, copyright, ebooks and much more. You will also find the searchable library catalogue, links to eResources and the Discovery Search tool.
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IT SUPPORT
The Student Helpdesk is available to assist you with password issues, connecting to Wi-Fi and more...
You can visit them in Aberdeen City Campus (Dino’s Café) & Fraserburgh Campus (1st Floor, Main Atrium) or if you are in Altens Campus you can contact them by phone or email.
Phone: 01224 612510Email: [email protected]
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The guidelines outlined in the College’s Acceptable Use Policy apply to your use of Blackboard at all times regardless of whether you are using your own device or a College computer, or if you are accessing Blackboard from home/work or within College premises.
As a student of North East Scotland College, by signing your enrolment form and entering your details to log in to the college network, you have agreed to abide by the terms and conditions of the NESCol’s Acceptable Use Policy and realise that failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in disciplinary action being taken.
These guidelines and regulations are displayed in Library+ and in other locations around the College and on the College website www.nescol.ac.uk
A copy can be obtained from Library+ or College receptions.
If you require this publication in an alternative format, please contact the Student Advice Centre (0300 330 5550) to discuss your needs.
