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BB 9.1: Adding a Voice Announcement

May 11, 2012 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

To create a Voice Announcement please follow the steps outlined below:

 

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Navigate to the course Control Panel
  3. Click the Customization link

  4. Click the Tool Availability link

  5. Scroll down and ensure that the checkbox to the right of Wimba Voice Announcements Extension is checked

  6. Click the Submit button
  7. Click on the Course Tools link located on the Control Panel
  8. Click on the Voice Announcement link

  9. Type in the Subject and the Message in the appropriate text boxes. Please note that even though you are adding a voice announcement you should still include the text portion for any student who may be hearing impaired.
  10. To record the voice portion of the announcement simply click on the Record button in section 2 and begin speaking into your microphone.

  11. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.  At this time you can click play to listen to your recorded announcement.
  12. Choose the Options you desire under section 3
  13. Click the Submit button

To download this tutorial, click here: Add a Voice Announcement!

 

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BB9.1: Blogs in BlackBoard

May 11, 2012 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Blackboard 9.1 has a built-in blog that allows students to post reflections or opinions. In turn it allows others enrolled in the course to comment on the postings. It also allows for the posting of pictures, small audio and video files, in addition to text files. To access the blog, follow the steps outlined below:

 

  1. Login to Blackboard and Navigate to the Course you wish to add a Blog to
  2. Navigate to the Content Area (such as course documents) you wish to add the Journal to
  3. Click the Add Interactive Tool button

  4. Click the Blog link from the resulting menu
  5. On the next page click the Create New Blog button

  6. Provide a Name and Instructions for the Blog
  7. Select the settings you desire
  8. Under Section 4, Blog Participation, select the Blog Type (see types defined below):
    • Individual to All Students – provides each student in a course with their own area to share thoughts and work with others in the course. Students are able to receive comments and feedback on their individual blog from others in the course.
    • Course - allows users in a particular course to share thoughts and work in a common area where all the students in the same course can read and add comments.
  9. Select your settings under Section 5, Blog Settings
  10. Click Submit

Note:  You will be taken to a page that lists any blog topics that you have already created for this course. It lists the type of blog, last modified date and the number of entries.

 

When students want to add a blog entry they will click on the name of your blog. The blog will open; students will then click on the Create Blog Entry button to add a new entry. They will be asked to give their blog posting a title. Next they can add text, graphics, audio, and video with the WYSIWYG icons. Once done, they will click on “Post Entry”. They also have the option to save the entry in a draft mode.

The entry will be posted and can be viewed. A listing of all blog entries is available on the right side of the screen.

 

To download this tutorial, click here: BB Blogs!

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Journals in BlackBoard

May 10, 2012 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

The Journal module in Blackboard 9.1 is very similar to the Blog in Bb9.1. The critical difference between the Blog and Journal is that the reflections or opinions posted in the Journal (by default) can only be read by the professor. It also allows for the posting of pictures, small audio and video files, in addition to text files. To access the Journal, follow the steps outlined below:

 

  1. Login to Blackboard and Navigate to the Course you wish to add a Journal to
  2. Navigate to the Content Area (such as course documents) you wish to add the Journal to
  3. Click the Add Interactive Tool button

  4. Click the Create Journals link from the resulting menu
  5. On the next page click the Create New Journal button

  6. Provide a Name and Instructions for the Journal
  7. Select the settings you desire
  8. Click Submit
  9. On the next page ensure that the Journal you just created is selected and click Next
  10. Post your Comments / Instructions and then click Submit

 

When students want to add a Journal entry they will click on the name of their Journal. The Journal will open and then they will click on the Create Journal Entry button to add a new entry. They will be asked to title their Journal entry. They can then add text, graphics, audio, and video with the WYSIWYG icons. Once done, they will click on “Post Entry”. They also have the option to save the entry in a draft mode.

 

The entry will be posted and can be viewed by you the professor. You will see a listing of all Journal entries on the right side of the screen.

 

To download this tutorial, click here: BB Journals!

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Adding a Learning Module

February 23, 2012 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

To create a Learning Module please follow the steps outlined below:

 

  1. Log into Blackboard
  2. Navigate to the course Control Panel
  3. Click the Customization link

  4. Click the Tool Availability link

  5. Scroll down and ensure that the checkbox to the right of Learning Module is checked

  6. Click the Submit button
  7. Navigate to the Course Content Area you wish to add the Learning Module to (for example Course Documents)
  8. Click on the Build button

  9. Click the Create Learning Module link from the resulting menu

  10. Provide a Title and Description
  11. Scroll to Section 2, Options, and select the settings your desire
  12. Click Submit

To download this tutorial, click here: Add a Learning Module!

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How to make your Course Available or Unavailable to Students

November 8, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty

Making Your Course Available or Unavailable to Students

All courses are made available to students on the first day of the semester.  There are occasions where you’d like to make the course available sooner, or make the course unavailable until your first meeting.  To make your course available or unavailable follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Log into Blackboard and open your course
  2. Navigate to the course Control Panel (lower left of page)
  3. Click the Customization link
  4. Click the Properties link which will open the Properties page to your right.
  5. Scroll down to the Set Availability section
  6. Choose the option you want next to Make Course Available and click Yes or No
  7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Submit to save your changes

Click here to download this tutorial, 28 BB9 Tutorial Make Course Available or Unavailable to students!

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