Student Overview
Classlist
Content
Discussions
Dropbox
Email
ePortfolio
Grades
Login
My Home
Preferences
Online Rooms
Profile
Quizzes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Known browser issues/solutions
For a quick look at the new BeachBoard. Video is approximately three minutes.
The Classlist displays information about users enrolled in your course. You may use the classlist to view online status and send emails to your instructor or classmates. You will also use the classlist to access group information in your course.
Content is where you will find the course materials for your course. For example, you will be able to access your course syllabus, lecture notes, and additional resources the instructor has posted.
The Discussion Board is a communication tool that can be used to discuss topics from class, sign up for assignments or projects, ask general course questions, etc. Student conversations are logged and organized in the Discussion Board.
The Dropbox allows instructors and students to exchange electronic files through Blackboard. Students can submit assignments by uploading files to folders in the Dropbox. Instructors can view submitted files, provide grades and feedback all from within the Dropbox.
Emails sent through D2L will go to the users external email account.
ePortfolio is a personal portfolio tool for storing, organizing, reflecting on and sharing items that represent your learning. You may include documents, graphics, audio files, videos, presentations, course work, etc. that demonstrate your improvement or mastery in a certain area.
Your instructor may choose to enter your grades for you to view inside BeachBoard. You will be able to view grades on quizzes, assignments, discussion participation, anything that your instructor chooses to display. Only you and your instructor can view your grades—other students cannot.
Click here for information on where to find the the new Beachboard server and the information you need to know to login.
The My Home page contains links to various tools that help you navigate the new BeachBoard system. The links are arranged inside “widgets." You may return to the My Home page by clicking My Home in the navigation bar.
Linked from within the My Settings widget, the My Preferences page allows you to customize your personal settings to customize the system's display.
This tool manages online rooms for live discussions and presentations. It is powered by Elluminate and requires the latest Java plug-in on your computer.
It is optional to upload a picture that represents you and fill in the About Me section. The picture will display in the several areas, for example, the Classlist and the Discussion Board.
In addition to completing and submitting online quizzes and tests, you may also find feedback from your instructor in the Assessments tool.
