How-To Documentation

MyCTState | Faculty Self-Service | Blackboard | Course Design

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MyCTState top
NetID and Password

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Faculty Self-Service top
My CTState – View Class Roster

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View Faculty Schedule

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Report on Academic Engagement

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Enter Midterm Grades

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Enter Final Grades

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Enter/Update Personal Information (e.g. email, phone#, address, emergency contact, etc.)

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View Course Evaluation Result

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Blackboard top
General
Log on to Blackboard (via MyCTState)Video
Blackboard Basics (Announcement, Mail, Discussions, Syllabus, Files)
Export/Backup Content with or No Student Data (Content Only)

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Import Content or Restore a Backup FilePDF
Copying Course Content from One Course to Another Course

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Show/Hide Links in Course Menu

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Add “Messages” – Internal Mail ToolPDF
Add “Announcements” link on the Course MenuPDF
Add “Discussions” link on the Course MenuPDF
Add a Content Page Link on the Course MenuPDF
Add a Test StudentPDF
Add a Web LinkPDF
Run a Report on a Student or All StudentsPDF
Blackboard Learn Competency BadgesVideos
Add Captions on Videos Using KalturaPDF
Syllabus top

Add a MS Word Syllabus to Blackboard Course

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Video

Add a PDF Syllabus to Blackboard Course

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Video

Edit a PDF Syllabus in Blackboard Course

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Video

Tests top
Review Test SubmissionPDF
Manually Grading a Test

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Open Correct Answers for a Test

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Re-Open a Test

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Clear Attempt in a Test Manually Submit an Attempt for Student in a Test

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Revise Questions and Answers in a TestPDF
Apply Late Submission PenaltyPDF
Award Credit to Students in a QuestionPDF
Test Setting for ADA AccommodationPDF
Add a Sample TestPDFSample Test
Assignments top
Create Assignment Drop Box

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Grade Assignment
Reopen Assignment Drop Box

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Clear an Attempt in Assignment Drop BoxPDF
Communications top
Sort Mail Inbox & Sent Mail
Discussions top
How to View Replied Messages

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How to Grade a Discussion Forum

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How to Lock a Discussion Forum

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How to Unlock a Discussion Forum

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Selective Release a Discussion Forum

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Revise a Name and Description in a Discussion ForumPDF
Create Group Discussion BoardsPDF
Grade Center top
Create Grade Columns

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Reorder Grade Columns

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Delete a Grade ColumnPDF
Create a Total ColumnPDF
Create a Weighted Total ColumnPDF
Set Grading SchemePDF
Hide/Show Grade Columns

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Download Grade CenterPDFVideo
Download Grade Center and Grade HistoryPDF
Course Design & Mobile Learn top
Distance Education Course Design: Guidelines for Student SuccessPDF
Blackboard Mobile: Handout for FacultyPDF
Blackboard Mobile: Best Practices for Mobile – Friendly CoursesPDF
Blackboard Mobile Learn FAQsLink

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