Bb Learn Announcements
Important updates
Blackboard Learn Service Pack 11 was installed at ISU May 17, 2013.
Most of the updates included in SP 11 are new features (e.g. a new Global Navigation Menu). There are also some major improvements to current functionality (e.g. a completely redesigned Calendar). These updates will not require any user to do things any differently within their courses, but it is strongly recommended that everybody take a minute or a quick review of the new features.
Update: 7-1-2012
This page now links to major sources that provide up-to-date resources for Instructors and Course Builders. Learn how to use all aspects of Blackboard Learn and find answers to your questions by accessing these resources:
- ISU Customized Help* (Check here first.)
- All Other Bb Learn Help
- Blackboard Help for Instructors (at help.blackboard.com)
- Blackboard 9.x Essential Training for Instructors (video tutorials at lynda.com)
- Blackboard On Demand Learning Center (video tutorials at ondemand.blackboard.com)
ISU Customized Help (Check here first.)
*NOTE: ISU has customized some Blackboard Learn functions to make it easier for users to complete tasks such as enrolling students and submitting Midterm and Final Grades. The other referenced resources (at blackboard.com and lynda.com) do not provide accurate help on topics listed under ISU Customized Help.
Login Problems? Username / Password Issues
Blackboard Errors? First check Browser and Java Issues.
Can’t find what you need here? Contact ISU Bb Help.
Beginning the Semester
Beginning of the Semester Checklist
Request Creation of a Bb Learn Course or Organization (Best Practice: Do this well before the start of the semester.)
Add Students to a Bb Learn Course (also add Demo Students, and Non-ISU Participants)
Add additional Instructors, TAs, Graders, Guests
Manage Files in your Content Collection with Blackboard Drive
During the Semester
NEW: Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR): Providing Extended Time for Tests in Bb Learn
SafeAssign (plagiarism detection for assignments in Bb Learn)
Adding Video to your Bb Learn Course
Classroom Recordings: Adding Panopto Recordings to Bb Learn
TurningPoint (clickers) Integration
Respondus (Windows-only Application to Create and Manage Tests)
Workshop and Seminar Schedule [Handouts]
Wrapping Up the Semester
Request Copy or Creation of Bb Learn Courses for Any Future Semesters
All Other Bb Learn Help
Blackboard Help for Instructors (at blackboard.com)
FAQs, Searchable Topics, and Step-by-step Instructions
Blackboard 9.x Essential Training for Instructors (video tutorials at Lynda.com)
Lynda.com provides dozens of brief video clips with fuller explanations than those at the Blackboard On Demand Learning Center (below). Best practice tips are sprinkled throughout almost every video.
To access the Lynda.com tutorials and files:
- Login to Lynda.com with your Iowa State University NetID and password.
- Once you are on the Lynda.com site, look under the Software menu and select Blackboard.
- Click on the link, Blackboard 9.x Essential Training for Instructors.
Blackboard On Demand Learning Center (video tutorials at blackboard.com)
More than 100 video tutorials (brief and to the point)
Username / Password Issues
Having trouble logging in to Bb Learn? Username and Password Not Working?
- Your Username (ISU NetID) and Password for Blackboard Learn are the same as those for your ISU email account.
- For help with Username and Password,
please visit Passwords and Accounts or contact the Solution Center at 515-294-4000 or solution@iastate.edu. - If your Bb Learn Username begins with a "w.", contact your course instructor.
Bb Help Contact Info
Please complete this form to Report a Problem or Ask a Question.
This form ensures that ISU Blackboard support staff receive the information needed to respond promptly.
Instructors, Builders, or TAs:
For Blackboard assistance during normal ISU business hours, Monday through Friday, phone 515-294-5357.
Students should report problems with specific courses to the course instructor
or visit ISU Blackboard Help for Students.
