Blackboard Q&A for Teachers
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I need a Blackboard site.
Email pam.nicholson@cpsb.org.
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The link to my Blackboard site is not working.
Email lisa.mullett@cpsb.org.
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What does my Blackboard site need?
Your site needs an updated announcement, teacher information, content and activities for students.
Make sure you keep up announcements and add content weekly for students. Be sure that you are following ACT 837.
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Do your students log into blackboard?
When students log in, the collaborative tools such as discussion board, BB collaborate etc. will be available. Make sure all students are enrolled, delete those who should no longer be in class.
Make sure you keep up announcements and add content weekly for students. Be sure that you are following ACT 837.
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Do you need instructions or help for updating your blackboard site?
See the Bb Help Website for handouts or submit a Blackboard Help Ticket.
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Do your students need their password reset?
Email phyllis.derise@cpsb.org.
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Do you want to use Blackboard Collaborate to hold a virtual meeting?
Go to the following resource for instructions www.cpsb.org/bb_collaborate. If you need further help, submit a Blackboard Help Ticket.
Please note only the teacher should have her camera on students should only have voice capability due to social concerns, it is good practice to save this recording for documentation.
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Do you want to use office 365 tools inside of Blackboard?
It's easy to link your one note, one drive file, sway or other Microsoft tools by adding to a Blackboard content area as a link or item – make sure in Microsoft you have shared to anyone with the link. Do not give edit rights.
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Can I post a video of myself teaching in Blackboard?
Yes, you can. Keep in mind that videos should be 3 minutes or less. If you want to show steps or a process you can use Screencastify or screen recording in PowerPoint to save as a video.
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How do I get Blackboard help?
If you still need help or have additional questions about Blackboard, put in a Blackboard Help Ticket, or utilize Bb Help Handouts.
Featured Teacher Blackboard Sites
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Looking for ideas for your Blackboard site? Check out these featured teacher sites.
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Moss Bluff Elementary – Chelsey Frey
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St. John Elementary – Pam Lemoine
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