Using Blackboard
Shoreline has upgraded to Blackboard 9.1.
For tutorials, resources and information on using Blackboard, click on the links below.
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Blackboard 9.1 Tutorials
View our collection of short online video tutorials for using Blackboard 9.1.
Check out Blackboard's great collection of online tutorials and PDFs.
Informational Documents
- What's New in Blackboard 9 (via Wayne State University) [PDF]
- Blackboard Instructor Manual [PDF]
- NEW How to export content from an existing Bb classroom [PDF] [Video Tutorial]
- NEW How to import your Blackboard course
[PDF] [Video Tutorial] - How to create a Blackboard Course Banner [Word]
- How to Create a "Home Page" for Users [Video Tutorial] (time 1:28)
- How to upload files to the WAOL Media Server.
View this video and follow these instructions. - Adding Content to Your Blackboard Course [Word]
- Online Course Syllabus Checklist [Word]
- Working with the Syllabus in Blackboard [Word]
- Using the Blackboard Discussion Board[Word]
- Uploading a Power Point Presentaion to Bb [Word]
- Working with Groups in Blackboard [Word]
- Creating Quizzes/Surveys with the Bb Assessment Manager[Word]
- Archiving Classes [Word]
- Downloading the Grade book [PDF]
- Instructor Briefcase Instructions [Word]
Resources
- Blackboard 9 Best Practices on web and mobile platforms
- 10 Easy Steps to Taking Your Course Online
- Strategies for Teaching Online Using Blackboard
- Blackboard Best Practices
- Instructional Design Tips
- Basic HTML Info
- SoftChalk
- 8 Ways to Get Students More Engaged in Online Conferences
- Copyright, Fair Use, and Educational Multimedia FAQ