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NWTC Blackboard Overview
Training for K-12 Educators
Blackboard Learn Is NWTC’s Learning Management System.
Simplify digital transformation and increase student engagement with an easy
to use, powerful and complete teaching and learning solution complete with a
content library, grading app, plagiarism detection tools, interactive discussion
boards, on-the-go web conferencing and more. Learn more about Blackboard’s
Personalized Learning Solution: blackboard.com/Personalized-Learning NWTC
has created an online resource page for K12 Educators. nwtc.edu/BBTraining
• Instructor Guides and Videos including PSGRADE/ Grading Information
• Student Guides and Videos
• In-Person Instructor Training Schedule
• Instructor Support Information
• Student Support Information
• NWTC’s Technology Training Consultant Contact Information
Blackboard Features & Tools
Calendar: Insert course calendar as a tool to show due
dates, etc. for specific courses or institutions.
Assignments: Basic tool to have students complete and submit work — includes
individual, group or portfolio submission and other grading details
Set Grade Center Due Dates: Configure assignments
and set all due dates from one screen
Test: Formal assessments with various question types
(multiple choice, matching, true/false, etc.)
How Do I Enter My Final Grades In Blackboard?
1. Log into your Blackboard class shell and navigate to
Course Management Grade Center Full Grade Center
2. In the column labeled “PSGRADE”, enter grades as followed:
a. Letter Grades = A, B, C, D, or F
b. Withdraw = W
3. If you do not see the “PSGRADE” column, contact NWTC’s K12 Specialist
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