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This page is designed for the questions and topics that may be of interest to you as an instructor. If your topic isn’t listed, check the More on . . . links or FAQs.

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Disruption in Classes – Online Supports

If instructors are personally or professionally impacted in ways whereby they cannot physically attend classes, (e.g. COVID-19 quarantines, severe weather events, family emergencies, etc.), prepare by using online tools to support your students’ learning! Consider using Blackboard’s tools, including the virtual classroom, communication and interactivity tools, online assessment and grading, and site monitoring.

• Read the get prepared article.
• Get live help with your transition to online using the Blackboard BB Cafe from 9am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-4pm Saturday/Sunday.

Information for Instructors and their Assistants - Getting Started

Getting Started

• Getting your site
• Adding support staff to site
• Activate (Launch) Course
• Download a Class list
• Uploading files
• Types of course content
• Importing/Exporting (video) or article
• Edit and manage your content
• Link to Content and Tools
• UWindsor Quick Reference Guide for Instructors and Assistants
• More on Getting Started

Assessments

• Creating a test
• Reuse questions in tests, surveys and pools
• Create assignment
• Create rubrics
• Import and export rubrics
• Grade assignment
• Grade discussions
• Group Assessment: Best Practices
• More on Assessments

Grades & Feedback

• Quick Tips Guide for Using the Full Grade Centre
• Grade Assignment
• Grade Tests
• Create Grading Columns
• Uploading Scantron results
• Grade using a rubric
• Grade with SafeAssign (Plagiarism Detection)
• Grading offline and uploading grades
• Transfer Final Grades to UWinsite Student
• More on Grading & Transfer Final Grades to UWinsite Student

Communication & Groups

• Sending Announcements
• Sending Email
• Course Messages tool
• Creating Discussions
• Collaborate Ultra (Virtual Classroom)
• Creating Groups
• Groupwork - Goodies & Gripes
• More on Communication & Collaboration
• More on Group Work

End of Semester

• Transfer Grades to UWinsite Student
• Exporting / Importing (video)
• Exporting or Archiving completed courses (article)
• Course reports/stats
• Add Extra Credit / Bonus Marks
• Curve Grades - 2 Methods
• Different Grading Schema?
• Closing Courses
• Next semester's course site?

GATA Support

Getting Started

• Introduction to Blackboard for GAs and TAs Guide
• UWindsor Blackboard Quick Reference Guide for Instructors and Assistants

Assessments

• Creating a test
• Reuse questions in tests, surveys and pools
• Create assignment
• Create rubrics
• Import and export rubrics
• Grade assignment
• Grade discussions
• Group Assessment: Best Practices
• More on Assessments

Grades & Feedback

• Quick Tips Guide for Using the Full Grade Centre
• Grade Assignment
• Grade Tests
• Create Grading Columns
• Uploading Scantron results
• Grade using a rubric
• Grade with SafeAssign (Plagiarism Detection)
• Grading offline and uploading grades
• Transfer Final Grades to UWinsite Student
• More on Grading & Transfer Final Grades to UWinsite Student

End of Semester

• Transfer Grades to UWinsite Student
• Exporting / Importing between Sites (video)
• Exporting or Archiving completed courses (article)
• Course reports/stats
• Add Extra Credit / Bonus Marks
• Curve Grades - 2 Methods
• Different Grading Schema?
• Closing Courses
• Next semester's course site?

Help Me!

• Submit Request for Help
• Sign up for a workshop (Instructors / Assistants)
• Blackboard Help (Instructors / Assistants)
• Blackboard Mobile App Help (Instructors / Assistants)
• Blackboard Help (Students)
• Blackboard Mobile App (Students)

FAQs

• Is there a quick reference guide for common tasks for instructors?
• How do I add a Discussion to my menu?
• How do I create groups?
• More FAQs Instructors

Troubleshooting

• Blackboard Downtime
• Why is Blackboard Unavailable?
• Check your browser's compatibility
• Face-to-Face Training Options - Instructors and Assistants

Links to UWin wiki pages

• Disruption to Classes
• Sharing Large Files
• Exams and Alternate Assignments
• Accessibility Considerations
• Academic Integrity
• Workshops
• Cool Free Tools
• Blackboard for Instructors
• Students Getting Started in Blackboard

Student Support

Getting Started

• Finding Blackboard
• Finding Courses
• Logging In
• Course Material
• More on Getting Started for Students

More Tools to Use

• Discussions
• E-Mail
• Assignments
• Test/Survey
• Journals
• Blogs
• Wiki
• Blackboard Collaborate
• My Grades

Mobile App Features

• Video App Tour
• Course List
• Course Content
• Activity Stream
• Feature Guide
• Blackboard Collaborate
• Tests and Assignments
• Linking to Cloud Storage
• Push Notifications

We are constantly trying to improve the information in this Wiki.
If you notice any errors or omissions with this material, please advise the LMS Team or submit a Service Request at http://www.uwindsor.ca/bbhelp.