Blackboard Startup Kit

A. Introduction to Blackboard

• Computer Requirements
• Test Your Browser
• Privacy

B. Pre-Course Preparation

• Getting a UVic NetLink ID
• NetLink Problems?

C. Logging in to Blackboard

• When can I login?
• Where do I login?
• Your Login Name and Password
• How do I Find My Course After Logging In?

D. Using Blackboard

• Blackboard Navigation
• Blackboard Help

  Course Tools

  Your course/s may not include all of the tools listed in this Startup Kit.

  • Course Content
  • Calendar
  • Communication Tools
    • Discussions
    • Mail
    • Chat
    • Blogs
  • Copy/Paste Text into Blackboard

  My Tools

  Your course/s may not include all of the tools listed in this Startup Kit.

  • My Grades
  • My Files
  • My Progress

E. Attaching Files to Blackboard

• How to Attach Files to Blackboard Messages
• How To Open Attachments Posted in Blackboard Messages
• When to Attach Files to Blackboard Messages
• Preferred File Format
• Naming Convention

F. Exiting Blackboard

• Logging Out
• End of Course Access to Blackboard