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ITS Online Learning Support

Blackboard Support for Students

Use the links below to access step-by-step directions and tutorials for Blackboard and Blackboard-related products. Scroll down to view the UMKC Blackboard 9 Overview for Students.

Blackboard Basics

• START HERE If you have never used Blackboard before, begin by viewing this Blackboard Orientation for Students page.
• Customize My UMKC
• How do I get rid of courses I don't use?
• I don't see my class(es) in Blackboard.
• Tips for online learning success
• Online learning Readiness Survey

Working within Blackboard

• Discussion Board
  • Post to the Discussion Board
  • Collect & Download Discussion Board Posts
• Blackboard Assignments
  • Submit an Assignment in Blackboard
  • Download a Submitted Assignment
• Taking Tests Online in Blackboard
  • Taking a Test Online (video)
  • Bb Test-taking Tips & Tricks for Students
  • Self-Enroll in a Math Entrance Exam Course
• Sending Email Through Blackboard (video)
• Check Your Grades (video)
• Working in Groups (video)
• Navigate Your Course Using the Course Map (video)
• Blogs, Wikis & Personal Learning Spaces
  • Video Quick Start Guides
  • Text Editor
  • Getting Started with Your Personal Learning Space
  • Create an ePortfolio in Your Personal Learning Space (pdf)
  • Embed Google Content in Your Site
• Accessing Tegrity Videos
• Troubleshoot Video Issues