Blackboard at UIC
Blackboard is a Web-based integrated teaching and learning environment. It has been available at UIC since May of 1999. Course site development and navigation is accomplished through a consistent and easy-to-use web browser user interface. Any instructor can request a course site for their class by clicking on the "Request a site" link to the left.
UIC Blackboard Wiki Support Pages
The UIC Blackboard 9 Wiki support pages provide general overviews, in-depth training and frequently asked questions for Blackbaord 9. Also feel free to subscribe to the Blackboard 9 Wiki to receive notices when new updates are posted:
Access the UIC Blackboard 9 Wiki
UIC Blackboard Blog: Read about all the latest updates, tips & tricks and more!
Read all the latest news, updates and features with Blackboard Version 9. Also feel free to subscribe to the UIC Blackboard 9 Blog to receive notices when new updates are posted:
Access the UIC Blackboard 9 Blog
Blackboard 9 Videos & Quick Links
Blackboard 9 Video Training
We have a number of quick video tutorials available on the documentation page covering the Grade Center, Users and Groups, Course Management and more. To view these quick video tutorials please visit the documentation support page.
Instructor & User Manuals
- Blackboard 9.0 Learning System Instructor Manual (PDF, 451 pages)
- Blackboard 9.0 Learning System User Manual (PDF, 127 pages)
- Blackboard 9.0 Introduction Outline for Instructors (PDF, 11 pages)
Blackboard 9 Quick Start Guides
- Getting Started: Creating Assignments (PDF, 3 pages)
- Getting Started: Building a Test (PDF, 3 pages)
- Getting Started: Creating Course Content (PDF, 4 pages)
- Getting Started: Blackboard 9 Course Environment (PDF, 3 pages)
- Getting Started: Grade Center (PDF, 4 pages)
- Getting Started: Creating Groups (PDF, 4 pages)