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Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn is UAA’s primary online space for courses. It includes tools for several common instructional functions.

• Getting Started in Blackboard

  Getting Started in Blackboard

  At UAA, new Blackboard course shells are created automatically each semester and students are added to the course as they enroll. Students can’t see the course, however, until the instructor when it’s ready for them.

  If you are new to Blackboard or want a refresher, start with these UAA-specific resources, which cover basic course setup, posting your syllabus and a welcome announcement, and organizing content:

  • webinar (video, 20:10)
  • (5 videos, 16:47 total)
    

   

  Blackboard Help

  Visit for step-by-step instructions for common functions or watch the (95 videos). Our Blackboard Learn course view is Original, not Ultra.

  Reuse a Course

  To reuse content from a previous Blackboard shell, you can choose from two similar methods: (one step) or and (two steps). Follow these tips for a successful copy:

  • Start by going to Packages and Utilities in the "old" course
  • Select All components and then uncheck any you don’t want (e.g., Announcements)
  • For Discussions, include only the forums, with no starter posts
  • Grade Center Columns and Settings must be checked for assignments, tests or anything connected to the grade center to copy over correctly
  • Keep the default settings for File Attachments (links and copies of the files)
  • Do not Include Enrollments in the Copy

   

  Blackboard Ultra

  If you are part of the Blackboard Ultra Course Conversion pilot, please start with the for assistance with Ultra. If you are teaching a course in Blackboard Ultra and have not registered for that pilot, contact uaa_design@alaska.edu immediately.

• Accessibility in Blackboard

  Accessibility in Blackboard

  Blackboard is fully committed to ensuring the platform contains no barriers for users with disabilities and is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability or situation. 

  • : Ally lets students convert files to their preferred format (e.g., DOCX to MP3 for listening) and gives instructors feedback and guidance on how to make their content more accessible. Students do not see the Ally accessibility scores
• Blackboard Communication Tools

  Blackboard Communication Tools

  Blackboard has . In addition, UAA has added several third party tools to Blackboard for student engagement, including Zoom Meetings for web-conferencing (see the Third Party Tools tab for more). 

  You can use these tools for student introductions, in-depth content conversations, posting presentations, and more. Our Peer Interaction page includes additional information on using Blackboard tools.
• Assessment and Grading in Blackboard

  Assessment and Grading in Blackboard

  You can use and to collect student work in the and provide feedback to students.

  Additional resources:

  • UAA Testing Resources
  • webinar (video, 24:09)
  • webinar (video, 9:21)
  • Remote proctoring with Honorlock