Central Lakes Regional Planning Team

Central Lakes Regional Planning Team Dual Credit Tool Kit: Blackboard

Discovering Blackboard What is it? The Blackboard Learning System is: • a web-based virtual learning environment that helps you manage your Dual Credit course on-line • providing 24/7, one-stop course content and communication resource that supports you inside and outside the classroom TIP: You may see ‘Bb’ as a short-form.

Using Blackboard Go to www.georgiancollege.ca

Using Blackboard This is the Blackboard login page.

Using Blackboard Your Username is your 9-digit Georgian Student number. Example: 200244444

Using Blackboard Your Password is your date of birth; two digits for year, month and day. Example: April 28, 1995 becomes ‘950428’. ‘950428’

Using Blackboard Trouble logging in? Looking for some tips?

Using Blackboard The Student Handout ACTION!

Using Blackboard This is the Blackboard ‘home’ page.

Using Blackboard Click on the Courses and Tools tab at the top.

Using Blackboard Select your current course(s).

Using Blackboard This menu contains headings for other important course information. Your instructor mayor may not have something in each folder. TIP: Each instructor utilizes Blackboard differently so pay close attention in class as to what headings will be used and where items can be found.

Using Blackboard The third menu item is ‘Instructor Information’. This folder contains the various ways to contact your instructor and communicate via email, phone, or office visit.

Using Blackboard ‘Course Documents may contain documents such as PowerPoint presentations and other documents made available to you by the instructor.

Using Blackboard Each folder item can be opened or saved. TIP: Each time a new item is added by the instructor, save it to your computer to avoid having to access the Internet to view it.

Using Blackboard ‘Assignments’ may contain documents handed out in class, made available ONLY on-line, or even list group members for projects.

Using Blackboard ‘Tools’ is the last item on the sidebar menu. ‘My Grades’ provides a direct link to instructor-inputted marks.

Using Blackboard ‘My Grades’ lists all assignments and corresponding marks. For assignments not yet marked, there may be a blank.

Using Blackboard: Your Turn! ACTION! 4 Easy Steps! Step 1: Google Georgian College, Blackboard to get started. Step 2: Look for the logo and click. Step 3: Login using your G.C. student # and YYMMDD password. Step 4: Click on the Courses and Tools tab. Look for Announcements, Course Information, Course Documents, Assignments and Tools (for My Grades). TIP 1: Check in with Blackboard at least 3 or 4 times/week. TIP 2: Call G.C. Tech Support (see handout for details) if you are having difficulty logging in.

Blackboard: What do I Get? • Communication • Course Content • Calendar • Grades • Library Navigation Make Blackboard your Favourite today ! And, for $0.99 you can buy the phone app.!

Central Lakes Regional Planning Team