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Server Downtime
We reserve the right to take the Blackboard server off-line for maintenance every Wednesday from 5am to 9am. Please check the ACCC Server UpReport for details: ACCC Server UpReport
Gradebook Tips
The blackboard gradebook is a great tool.
Blackboard 6.1 New Features Guide
The recent application of service pack 6.1 has introduced some new features and functionality.
Blackboard 6 Transition Guide
You can review new procedures for adding users, changing password, using new tools in the system, and more.

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Getting Started with Blackboard

• Overview
• Getting a Site
• Student Enrollment
• System Support
• Guest Access
• Creating Accounts
• Tips for Success
• Related FAQs

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Designing Your Blackboard Site

• Using the Control Panel
• Customizing The Course Menu
• Using Folders
• Site Availability
• Course Duration
• Copying Materials
• Related FAQs

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Adding Users to Blackboard

• Enrolling Students
• Troubleshooting Access
• Resetting Passwords
• Adding External (Non-UIC) Users
• Related FAQs

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Adding Content to Blackboard

• How to Add Content
• Supported File Types
• Adding a Course Link or URL
• Tips for Uploading Content
• Adding Powerpoint
• Incorporating Multimedia
• Using PDFs
• Scanning for Display on Blackboard
• Related FAQs

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The Gradebook

• Adding an Item
• Inputting Grades
• Managing Display Options
• Weighting Gradebook Items
• Uploading/Downloading
• Viewing Survey Results
• Related FAQs

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Using Quizzes

• Creating a Quiz
• Quiz Creation Settings
• Making Quizzes Available
• Feedback Options
• Tips for using Quizzes
• Using Surveys
• Related FAQs

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Online Discussions

• Using Online Discussions
• Creating and Participating in Forums
• Managing Forums
• Formatting Content for Printing
• Administration and Tips for Using Discussion Boards
• Related FAQs

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Collaboration

• The Virtual Classroom
• Virtual Classroom Tools
• Lightweight Chat
• Good Ideas
• Tips for Using Realtime Collaboration
• Related FAQs

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Blackboard Tools

• Sending Mail
• Assignment Manager
• Grading Submissions in the Assignment Manager
• Creating Groups
• Safe Assignment
• The Calendar
• Learning Units
• LRN Packages
• Related FAQs

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Last Modified: August 16, 2005 - Instructional Technology Lab