Frequently Asked Questions

2_JPG.jpg ME1_JPG.jpg


 


 


 


 

   
 

  1. Is Blackboard browser specific? If it is then which browser should I use?
    Chrome or Firefox
  2. How do I log in to Blackboard for the first time?
    You can log into blackboard by using your employee id
  3. I forgot my password. What should I do?
    Contact the administrator in JTI
  4. How can I get Blackboard courses for my classes?
    You will have all your courses when the semester starts
  5. How can I create a course?
    You do not have to create a course
  6. How should I add different curse material to my course?
    Check the different video tutorials on adding course materials
  7. Can I add images to my course details?
    Yes. Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  8. Can I create hyperlinked pages for course details?
    Yes. Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  9. How can I add a quiz?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  10. Can I add images or videos to my quiz or course?
    Yes. Check the video tutorials.
    Course Images. (LINK)
    Course Videos. (LINK)
    Quiz Images. (LINK)
    Quiz Videos. (LINK)
  11. How can I add the date limit and time limit for my quiz?
    When you create a test, in the test options you will find Due Date. Under due date you can change the date and time limits.
  12. How can I add questions to my quiz?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  13. How should I select questions randomly for my quiz?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  14. How can I create a key/password for my course?
    You do not need one, as your students will already be there in the course
  15. How can I create a key/password for my quiz?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  16. Can I restrict students to attempting a quiz only once?
    Yes
  17. Can I create a practice material/quiz that be accessed any number of times?
    Yes
  18. What are the different types quiz questions that can be created?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  19. Can I reuse a course from a previous academic year/semester?
    Yes
  20. After adding all the material for my course, can I hide some of it from the students?
    Yes
  21. How do I create sections for my course?
    You will have a course for every sections in blackboard
  22. Can students enroll to specific sections for specific course?
    No, they will already be in the courses automatically
  23. How can I view the results for specific sections?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  24. Can I create an attendance for my course?
    No
  25. How do I enroll students in my Blackboard course without enrolling them manually?
    They will be in the course automatically, you do not have to enroll them.
  26. How do I manually enroll students in my Blackboard course?
    They will be in the course automatically, you do not have to enroll them.
  27. How can I add maximum marks for my course?
    You can have marks for individual assessments that will add up to make a total for the course.
  28. How can I grade my students?
    Students are graded automatically for every assessment, but you can grade them manually also. (LINK)
  29. How can I backup my course?
    Check the video tutorial. (LINK)
  30. How can I backup the results?
    Check the video tutorial. (LINK)
  31. How can I create calendar event for my course quizzes/assignments and exams?
    When you create items with due dates, such as tests or assignments, the calendar event automatically appears on the course calendar for that day.
  32. How can I import a course?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  33. How can I export a course?
    You will use the same file to import that you exported.
    Click Packages and utilities under “Course Management”
    Click Import Package / View Logs
    Click Import Package
    Click “Browse My computer” and select the file that you exported.
    Select the options under “course material”
    Click submit
  34. How can I create and update a forum for specific course?
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  35. How can I email or message my students in a course?
    Go to Course Management
    Click Course Tools
    Select Send Email
    Click All Student Users
    Type in the Subject and Message
    Click submit
  36. Can I manually grade my students in some of the questions that need detail answers?
    Yes. Check the video tutorials. (LINK)
  37. How can I upload files for a course or an Assignment?
    You can upload different files for a course and assignments
    Check the video tutorials. (LINK)