1. Joel Kinison
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Division of Distance Learning and Faculty Development

2. By the end of training today you will:
 Understand what Blackboard (Bb) is & what it is
used for
 Demonstrate how to access and navigate in Bb
 Identify primary components of the Bb Institution
& Course Environments
 Demonstrate how to communicate in Bb
 Demonstrate how to access content in Bb
 Understand the group feature in Bb

4. Middle
Blackboard
States
 Online environment referred to as Learning Management
System (LMS)
 Provides online collaboration for the various groups and
committees
 An online committee hub to share information
 Safely distribute documents
 24x7 Access

5.  How many of you have any experience in Bb -either
as a student or a teacher?
 Any other Learning Management System (LMS)?
 Rate your level of expertise with Basic Tech. Skills!
Beginner? Intermediate? Expert?

6. Resources Based
on your Role
DLF Website

7. Sub-Headings
Movies and
Documents

10. Log in using one of the following browsers
TO DO: One of
Firefox the 1st things to
www.mozilla.org ask students
when they are
having an issue
in Bb
Safari (Mac)
www.apple.com/safari
Google Chrome
www.google.com/chrome

11. Log in through MyCSMD
myOnline Classes
Login

12. My Institution Tab-best place to return if you “get lost”
Announcements
Course Listing
Informative
modules

14. Blackboard
Tabs
Breadcrumb
Navigation
Collapse and
Expand
Course menu
Groups

15.  Collaboration Chat Room
 File exchange Document Storage
 Group Blog Chronological Order
 Group Discussion Board Topic Threads
 Group Journal Refined – Reflective
 Group Tasks Actions Which Need Attention
My Groups

17. Every course is designed uniquely but there are
a few common elements
 Page Header-*remember to Log Out*
 Course Menu-designed by instructor
 Content Menu-instructor can choose the “entry
point” also (i.e. Dashboard, Announcements or
Learning Modules)

19.  Bb can be used as a location to collaborate
 Access Bb through myCSMD
 Within my course I can view documents and other
resources submitted by my Co-Chairs
 Within Bb I can receive communication via
Announcements and generate mail
 Each work team will have their own group within
Bb to collaborate with other team members

20.  Technical Support in Bb-Help Desk
 help@csmd.edu
 call x 4357
 Specific Bb Support-DLF Help
 dlf@csmd.edu
 call x 4736

21. Questions? Concerns? Comments?