PLA eLearning Playbook August 2020 | Page 13

BLACKBOARD LEARN Install & Log-In To The App The Blackboard app is designed especially for students to view content and participate in courses. Install the Blackboard App and Log in ● Use these steps to download and install the Blackboard App. ○ Download to your Apple® device ○ Download to your Android™ device ● Your device needs one of these operating systems to run the Blackboard app ○ iOS 11+ ○ Android 5+ ● Search for Blackboard. ● Install the Blackboard app on your mobile device. ● Open the Blackboard app and search (i.e. type) for Phalen Leadership Academies, which is the full name of your school. *NO OTHER SCHOOL NAME WILL WORK and/or GRANT ACCESS TO YOUR BLACKBOARD LEARN COURSE ROOMS. PAGE 13 STEP 1 TYPE THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD! *Contact your school site to access your student state ID number. Phalen Leadership Academies STEP 2 CLICK Log In! Menu: Blackboard App Step 3: Tap the Menu button more tools. from any of the top-level pages to access 1. Profile- Lists your name and permits you to upload your picture 2. Activity Stream- Lists important course activity including new content and announcements. 3. Courses and organizations- Lists current courses (public view) and past courses archived by year. 4. Grades-PLA will NOT utilize the cumulative (i.e. overall) grade feature 5. Due dates- Is a calendar that lists when assignments require completion. APP VIDEO TOUR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKmnkX8X54E&feature=youtu.be