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Introduction to the Illinois Central College Blackboard

East Peoria Learning Lab Rm. 236A

Designed by Laurie Henderson

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First we will review Logging in

  • Every computer on the ICC campus requires you to log in before using it.
  • Log in name is YOUR INITIALS, SOME NUMBERS AFTER THEM, AND MAYBE 1 LETTER.
  • Your password is always ICC (in capital letters) AND THE LAST 5 DIGITS OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
  • This will be your password until you change it

WRITE DOWN YOUR LOGIN NAME AND PASSWORDS!

  • You will have 3 passwords on the ICC website.
  • Student E-Mail
  • Student E-Services
  • BlackBoard

If your password is not working call the HELP DESK, tell them which password is not working and ask them to reset it.

309-694-5457

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BlackBoard

What is BlackBoard?

  1. BlackBoard is an electronic educational site that allows students to access coursework, information, and multimedia lessons online.
  2. ICC uses BlackBoard for online classes, and instructors from all courses may post information, assignments and varied media on BlackBoard.

Click on the PPT tab to return to training

Please click on the article below to view more information about BlackBoard.

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  • To Log In to BlackBoard you will need to go to the ICC Home Page.
  • The BlackBoard link is in the far left column in black text.
  • Just click on the word BlackBoard and it will take you to the Log In page.

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  • At this point in our training we will watch a brief video giving you further information about BlackBoard and highlighting the links and activities available.
  • Please click on the movie screen to your right, this will open a video about BlackBoard.
  • When you are done with the video, please click on the PowerPoint icon on the bottom left of your screen to resume training.

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This is the main screen for BlackBoard

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  • On the left side of the screen are organizational tools. When you click on the link it will open and you will be given options to choose from.
  • On the far right are the courses you can access on BlackBoard.
  • To access a class CLICK on the course name.
  • Atomic Learning is a new feature that incorporates video clips in many academic areas. Please ask Learning Lab staff for more information.

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  • CLICK the course name you would like to view.
  • This will bring you to the main page of the course.
  • The navigational buttons for the course are on the left hand side.
  • These can be individualized by instructors and may not have the same font size, color, or names.
  • Announcements are on the main course page.
  • To view course assignments CLICK the assignments button.

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  • Please Log In to your BlackBoard page.
  • Log In by clicking the picture on the right side of this slide.
  • When you have logged in, click on the course name you would like to view.
  • If you have no courses on BlackBoard, click on the BlackBoard Learning Lab site.

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BlackBoard has many features available to professors and students.

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Professors may “post”:

  1. Announcements
  2. Assignments
  3. Portfolios
  4. Blogs
  5. Videos
  6. Power Points
  7. Other Suggested Readings
  8. Grades
  9. Drop Box – a link to submit assignments
  10. Discussion Boards

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One feature commonly used on BlackBoard is the “Discussion” area

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  • Discussions are a way for students to share ideas.
  • Discussion Boards allow the professor to assess student interaction in e-learning environments
  • Please CLICK on the tablet below to view an instructional video for the use of Discussion Boards.