The following guides have been created to assist students in successfully using Blackboard. The guides are written specifically for the current version of Blackboard at JSU and will be revised as updates become available.
The guides are in Adobe Reader format (.pdf). If needed, you may download Adobe Reader to view the files.
- Getting Started in My Blackboard Course - topics in this student guide include logging in to and logging out of Blackboard, getting familiar with and customizing the My Institution tab, and course navigation.
- Submitting Assignments in My Blackboard Course – topics in this student guide include submitting general assignments, submitting SafeAssign assignments, and interpreting the SafeAssign Originality Report.
- Communication and Student Tools in My Blackboard Course – topics in this student guide include detailed information about using the chat tool, virtual classroom tool, discussion board, messages, e-mail, and student tools (i.e., calendar, glossary, homepage, my grades, personal information, and tasks).
- Completing Exams in My Blackboard Course – topics in this student guide include an explanation of instructor defined exam options and instructions for completing an exam.
- Using Respondus LockDown Browser in My Blackboard Course - topics in this guide include steps for installing the browser and starting an exam using the browser.
