Tabs
The buttons located along the top of the page are called tabs. These following tabs indicate the main sections Blackboard.
- My Blackboard - The My Blackboard tab contains tools and information about each student's particular courses based on his/her personal preference. Modules are fully customizable depending on the studen't preference.
- Courses - Users click on a link from the Courses tab to access a Course. The page displays the list of all courses that users were/are enrolled and taught/teach; and the course catalog. Students would not be able to see any unavailable courses.
- Organizations - The Organizations tab is used to access an Organization. This page displays the list of all available organizations that the users are managing and participating in.
- Content Collection - The Content Collection provides an area for the user to load any files or documents digitally onto their Blackboard space. This is helpful when needed to transfer files into your Blackboard course or just to have an extra copy of a document accessible online through Blackboard.
- Bb Support - This Bb Support section contains several external links to resources such as:
- eHelp - The Cal Poly Pomona on-line, 24-hour-1-day, seven-days-a-week, self service computer-user help line.
- Helpdesk
- Bb Login Info
Course Menu
When you access a course, you will find the navigation links or buttons on the left side of the page, which is called the Course Menu. The course menu indicates the different content areas of your Blackboard course, where instructors can place information like the syllabus, lecture notes, assignments, readings or other course materials. Each instructor can customize these buttons, so the names of the buttons may differ from course to course. Below are some of the major areas of the course Menu:
- Announcements - These messages are posted by your instructor and will display on the main page of your course. Messages will display for one week and will then be archived into a Announcement folder unless otherwise set by your instructor. Provides messages about upcoming tests, assignments or quizzes will be displayed. Provides an effective way to keep track messages from your instructor.
- Instructor Information - This section holds the instructor's contact information, such as email, office hours, office location, etc.
- Content Ares (Syllabus, Course Information, Course Documents) - These sections, depending on the instructor's preference, may hold course information like syllabuses, lecture notes, presentations, etc.
- Assignments - This section holds the assignments that a professor may wish his or her students to complete and submit through their Blackboard course and links to quizzes and tests.
- Discussion Board - The discussion board houses the section in which students may communicate amongst their other classmates or with their course instructor.
- My Grades - Grades for a student's Blackboard courses are accessed in this section. This provides a useful tool to keep track of a student's progress in their courses.
- (Course) Tools - Student's tools like Blogs, Journals, Messages, My Grades, Course Calendar, User Manual... etc.
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