Blackboard is a platform that offers educators and students with online access to course materials and lectures. With Blackboard, you can also create and share classroom materials, including lectures and presentations. If you are an educator or student using Blackboard, you may be aware of the login process. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps involved in logging in to Blackboard and exploring your account.

How to login to Blackboard

To login to Blackboard, access the “My Blackboard” section of your MyUna account and enter your username and password. If you have not created a My Blackboard account, you can create one by clicking on the “Create Account” link in the “My UNA” section of the website. Once you have logged in, navigate to the “For Students” tab and select “Login.” You will be asked to enter your student ID number and password.

How to create a course

If you are looking to create an online course for your students, there are a few things you will need. The first thing is a registration system. You can use Blackboard to create and manage your courses. Once you have registered for a Blackboard account, go to the Courses tab and click on the Create Course button:

You will be prompted to enter some basic information about your course including the course title, description, and enrollment dates. Once you have completed all of the required information, click on the Next button:

Now you will be prompted to select your course delivery method. You have two options: self-paced or group/classroom mode. If you choose self-paced mode, students will need to register for your course and then access it via Blackboard Web Access or an external learning management system (LMS). If you choose group/classroom mode, students will need to join your course before they can participate. Click on the Next button to continue:

Now you will be asked to select your learning objectives. You can provide general overviews of what students should learn or specific skills that they should practice. Click on the Next button to continue:

You will now be asked how much material you want included in your course. You have three options: Entire Course Material Only, Selected Sections from Other Courses, or Your Own Material. click on the Next button to continue:

Now you will need to provide links to any

How to add/edit material

Adding Material to a Blackboard Course
Materials may be added to a course using the Blackboard interface or through the eLearning Manager. To add material using the Blackboard interface: Log in to your course. Click on My Courses in the left pane. Select the course you want to add material to. On the Course Menu, click on Add Material ( ). In the Add Material window, type in the title of the new content item and select a file from your computer or from one of your course’s Media Sources. If you are adding a PDF document, you will need to enter its full pathname. Click Save. To add material using eLearning Manager: Go to My Courses in elearning manager and select the course you want to add material to. Right-click on an empty space within the content area of your course and choose Add New Item… From thetab, clickon
In thistab, enter t he titleof thee n new content item andselectafilefromyourcomputerorfromoneofthecoursesMediaSources .Ifyouareaddingapdfdocument,youwillneedtoreenteritsfullpathname.ClickSave .

How to submit a course for approval

To submit a course for approval, follow these steps:

1. Open Blackboard and sign in.

2. Click My Courses on the left side of the screen.

3. Under IMPORTING FROM BLACKBOARD, select SUBMITTING A COURSE FOR APPROVAL.

4. Follow the prompts to complete the submission form and submit your course for approval.

How to access your courses

1. If you have not already done so, please create an account with Blackboard.

2. Once you have created your account, locate “My Courses” on the home page of Blackboard.

3. Click on the course name to view the course’s details and access the course materials (e.g., lectures, slides, etc.)

4. To access the Blackboard discussion forum for this course, click on “Forums” in the upper right-hand corner of the course page and then enter the course ID in the “Course ID” field. The discussion forum for this particular course will open in a new window or tab.

How to grade your courses

If you are a University of Southern California student, Blackboard is the software you will be using to manage your coursework.
Blackboard is a great tool for managing your coursework, but it can be tricky to know how to grade your courses. Here are some tips on how to grade your courses:

1. Make a grading guide: Make a list of all the grades you want to give for each class and note what percentage of the total you want each letter to represent. This will make grading much easier because you won’t have to keep track of individual grades.
2. Assign grades early: Before the final exam or at least before midterm exams, assign all grades in your classes. This way, you won’t have any surprises when it comes time to calculate the average grade.
3. Use rubrics: When assigning grades, use rubrics so that everyone in the class knows what is expected of them. This will help ensure that everyone is held accountable and that no one falls through the cracks due to leniency on their part.
4. Use calculators: When calculating averages or totals, always use calculators so that mistakes don’t add up over time. This will ensure accuracy and consistency in your grading process.

What if I have questions?

If you have any questions about the Usna Blackboard login process, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help you out!