Blackboard Resources for Students

     The Blackboard 9 Student Help Index is a list of pages featuring step-by-step instructions and other information that have been created to assist students with navigating in and functionality of Blackboard 9.  If you are new to Blackboard 9, please visit the Blackboard page in the Guide for Online Courses (opens in a new window) to learn more about the system.  Note: A few links on this page open in new windows.

Information About:

• Assignments

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for uploading/submitting assignments in Blackboard 9.

• Blackboard (opens in a new window)

  This page includes introductory information about Blackboard 9.

• Blackboard IM (formerly Wimba Pronto)
  

  This page includes information about Blackboard IM (formerly known as Wimba Pronto). 

• Blogs and Personal Journals  

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for creating/editing entries and viewing/adding comments in Blackboard 9 blogs and Personal Journals.

• Collaboration - Chat
  This page includes general information about Blackboard Chat in the Collaboration tool. 
• Discussion Board

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for creating and replying to Discussion Board posts in Blackboard 9.

• Emailing Through Blackboard 

  This page includes step-by-step instructions for sending emails to classmates and instructors through a Blackboard 9 communication tool.

• Images
  This page include step-by-step instructions for embedding images in Discussion Board posts, Blog entries, and Wiki pages.
• My Grades

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for viewing grades in Blackboard 9.

• Netiquette
  This page includes best practices for interacting with instructors and classmates online.
• Notifications Dashboard

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for using the Notifications Dashboard in Blackboard 9.

• Online Courses (opens in a new window)
  This link goes to the Guide for Online Courses, which includes information about Blackboard, Library Services, and Support Services, as well as a list of important contacts and many strategies for being successful in online courses.

• Personalizing Your Blackboard Account

  This page includes step-by-step instructions for customizing your Blackboard homepage.

• Podcasts

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for downloading and listening to podcasts in Blackboard 9.

• Terminology

  This page is an evolving list of common terms associated Blackboard 9 and distance learning.

• Tests
  This page describes what to do before you begin a test in Blackboard 9 and what to do if you experience problems with Blackboard 9 testing.
• Text Editor in Blackboard
  This page includes a map and descriptions of Blackboard's text editor, which appears in places like the Discussion Board, Assignments Tool, etc.
• Text Editor in Campus Pack
  This page includes a map and descriptions of the text editor that appears in Campus Pack sites, including:  wikis, blogs, journals, and podcasts.
• Turnitin Assignments
  This page provides information on Turnitin, including step-by-step instructions for submitting assignments
• Turnitin PeerMark
  This page provides information on Turnitin's PeerMark tool, including step-by-step instructions for use.
• Where to Get Help
  This page provides information about many services available to distance students at TWU.
• Wikis

  This page includes general information, plus step-by-step instructions for creating/editing wiki pages in Blackboard 9.

• Wimba Classroom
  These resources include general information about Wimba classroom, plus step-by-step instructions for participating and giving presentations in a Wimba Classroom session.
• Wimba Pronto (now Blackboard IM)
  This page includes information about Blackboard IM (formerly known as Wimba Pronto).
• Wimba Voice Board
  This page includes step-by-step instruction for using the Wimba's voice discussion board.

* Note: To print a copy or save a PDF version of any of the pages listed here, select the “PDF Version” link below the comments section of each page.