Information Technology Services

• What is Blackboard?
• How do I get started using Blackboard?
• How do I request help with Blackboard?
• How do I create courses in Blackboard? (Instructors)
• General Information

Blackboard is an online course management system that allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments. Through the Blackboard course shell, students can:

• hold discussions with their instructors and with other students
• turn in assignments
• take quizzes and tests
• and check grades for their courses in Blackboard

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NDSU students, faculty and staff:

1. Access Blackboard from the NDSU home page at http://www.ndsu.edu (click the Blackboard link under "Online Services") or go directly to: https://bb.ndsu.nodak.edu
2. Click the Login button at the top of the screen, OR click the "Click here to login." link
   
   
   
   
3. Type your Username: (your NDSU electronic ID - i.e. firstname.lastname)
4. Enter your Password: (the same password you use to access your NDSU email using Webmail)
   
   
5. Click the Login button

If you are unable to login to Blackboard with your NDSU username and password, contact the ITS Help Desk (231-8685, Option 1) or E-Mail: ndsu.helpdesk@ndsu.edu.

Help Desk locations: 150A IACC, Downtown Campus 420, Library 14

Non-NDSU registered students:

1. If the student is taking a course through Distance and Continuing Education, contact Karen Murie at 231-8638 or karen.murie@ndsu.edu.
2. Otherwise, e-mail the following student information to ndsu.blackboard.support@ndsu.edu:
   "First Name", "Last Name", "E-mail Address"
3. Please include the reason(s) these non-NDSU students are unable to use the standard registration process on-campus.
4. The students will be enrolled into the course, and a confirmation of enrollment will be mailed to the instructor.

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1. Login to Blackboard
2. Click the Bb Help tab at the top of the screen
   
   
   
   
3. Select the appropriate option from the list -- OR --
   
   
   
4. Click the links in the "Quick Tutorials" section for more information

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1. Log in to Blackboard
2. Find the Course Create Utility module on the "My Blackboard" page
   If you do not see the Course Create Utility, contact Blackboard Support at NDSU.Blackboard.Support@ndsu.edu
3. Print the Course Create Utility instructions (PDF) - OR -
4. View the Course Create Utility movie (SWF format)
5. Review the new course checklist
6. Add your course content
7. Set up your gradebook (optional)

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• Training Opportunities
• Instructor Resources
• Student Resources
• Blackboard Hardware/Software Requirements and Specifications
• MyFiles: Online Storage for Students, Faculty and Staff

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