Blackboard
CLASS MATERIALS
Use the Learning Plans button to access your assignments and class content .
The Syllabus clarifies all class policies and expectations . Think of it as a contract between you and your instructor .
Learning Plans organize the class activities , assignments , discussion boards , and assessments .
• Activities are non-graded exercises , such as readings , journals , searches , and interviews , to help you build knowledge of a subject ( competency ).
• Assignments are graded exercises that help you practice and demonstrate your knowledge when submitted to your instructor for evaluation . Examples include article reviews , review questions , mind maps , and diagrams .
• Discussion Boards contain forums that are graded or nongraded ( check your syllabus for each course ) and foster dialogue between students and the instructor . Discussions are comparable to those that happen inside the classroom , for example , introduce yourself , talk about controversial issues , reflect , journal , etc .
• Assessments are graded exercises allowing you to show the knowledge you have obtained , for example through projects , tests , quizzes , portfolios , case studies , essays or reports .
Accessing Materials
FOLDERS
When information is contained within a Folder , just select the link next to the folder icon with one click .
EXTERNAL LINKS Click web links to open .
DOCUMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
Instructors often attach documents and Presentations as files . You can open / view , print , save ( to your computer , OneDrive or other cloud storage , or USB ), or email them to yourself for further reference .
Select the attached file link to open .
Click Open with ( to open with appropriate software )
To Save Files
Open the attached file link and click File > Save As ( or alternatively right click the link and click Save Target As …)
Browse to your preferred location ( OneDrive or other cloud storage , or USB ) and click Save .
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