blackboard

= Blackboard Orientation =

Decide what aspects of Blackboard you need to locate or create tutorials about to make it easier for students to use. I use the term locate very specifically, as both [|TeacherTube] and [|YouTube] have some excellent tutorial videos that you can use in your own course (as opposed to creating your own).
 * [|random search of Blackboard on TeacherTube]
 * [|random search of Blackboard on YouTube]

Also keep in mind that the [|Computing and Information Technology Services] at Wayne State University maintains a Blackboard [|Knowledgebase] and you can always look to the [|Blackboard website for support].

Finally, if students will be taking multiple online courses in your program - as a faculty - you may want to consider creating a standard template for your online courses. A standard template gives all of the courses a common look and feel, along with a common navigation structure and procedures for students to follow.