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Blackboard for Students

The MSU Bb server is located at http://blackboard.montclair.edu
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 Copyright Information

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://blackboard.montclair.edu

2. Student have a Blackboard account. Login to Blackboard using your MSU NetID username and password.

Support for Blackboard
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Assistance with Bb functions and features is available via the Help Desk.