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Blackboard for Students |
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The MSU Bb server is located at
http://montclair.blackboard.com
Has your instructor decided
to use Blackboard as a teaching tool? If so, this is the place
to read about what Bb is, why it is used, and where to get
additional information.
MSU is using Blackboard
version 6.0. Blackboard
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What is Blackboard?
What does
Blackboard provide?
Where can I get information on using Blackboard?
Getting Started with
Blackboard
Support for Blackboard
What is Blackboard?
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Blackboard are "course management
systems" which allow you to transcend the physical walls
of the classroom. For students, Bb adds additional learning opportunities
and increases interaction between instructors and students.
What does Blackboard provide?
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Some of the tools of Bb…
Discussion boards for
collaboration
Electronic mail
control - mail can be sent to the entire
class or specific individuals without maintaining an address book of
names
Quizzes, tests and survey areas
Course
information (e.g., a syllabus), assignments and
more
Lecture notes or
PowerPoint presentations
Grade Tool (students can view their overall
course results during the semester)
Calendar Tool (a course calendar can be created with
assignments, due dates and more)
Note: there are many tools which can be used in
Blackboard - your course instructor chooses which will be available and used
in the course.
Where can I get information on using Blackboard?
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Documentation and instructions on using Blackboard is
available through the Blackboard website at the
documentation library on the OIT website.
Getting Started with Blackboard
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1. Go to
http://montclair.blackboard.com 2. Student have a Blackboard
account. Login to Blackboard using your MSU NetID username and
password.
Support for Blackboard
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Main area:
http://www.blackboard.com
Student Center:
http://resources.blackboard.com/scholar/general/sc_main.jsp?
Support Site: http://support.blackboard.com/
Note: Assistance with Bb functions and
features is available via the Help Desk.
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