This document lists 10 things that can be done in Blackboard in under 10 minutes each: 1. Add contact information 2. Upload the course syllabus 3. Post an assignment link 4. Post an announcement or email to students 5. Start a blog for the class 6. Start a wiki for the class 7. Start a forum for the class 8. Create a test, quiz, or survey 9. Create an audio introduction 10. Grade an assignment using a rubric

1. 10 Things You Can Do In Blackboard in Under 10 Minutes EachReva McEachernOnline Learning & Web SpecialistSchool of Public Affairs & Administration | Rutgers Newarkrevasm@andromeda.rutgers.edu

2. #1: Add your contact information#2: Upload your course syllabus#3: Post an assignment link#4: Post an announcement or email to everyone#5: Start a blog for your class#6: Start a wiki for your class#7: Start a forum for your class#8: Create a test, quiz or survey#9: Create an audio introduction#10: Grade an assignment with a rubric10 things you can do in Blackboard in under 10 minutes each

3. Under Control Panel click on Course Tools and then click on ContactsIn some courses you may have an “Instructor(s)” or “Faculty Information”. This links to Contacts.Click on Create ContactFill out the desired text fieldsSelect an image file by clicking on Browse and finding your digital photo.Note: images should not be larger than 150 x 150 pixels in sizeMake profile available and submit#1 Add your contact info

4. Access your course in BlackboardClick the “Course Information” tab on the leftSelect “Build Content” and then click “Item”Type in a title such as “Syllabus”Enter in any descriptive informationUnder “Attachments” click “Browse My Computer”Select the file which is your course Syllabus and click openClick Submit#2 Upload your course syllabus

5. Go to the section where the assignment is to be postedSelect Create Assessment > AssignmentEnter title, points and other infoBrowse to link to instruction documentSchedule display timeClick SubmitStudents submit via View/Complete linkIcon is a green icon in Grade Book#3 Post an assignment link

6. In Control Panel, go to AnnouncementsAdd Announcement and datesYou may click Email announcementOR…Go to Send EmailSend to all studentsYou get a copySubject line has course/section number#4 Post announcement or email

7. There is a class-level blog, as well as a content-level blogCourse-level: Enable in Tools/Building BlockCreate in Configure Blog ToolAccess in Course ToolsContent-level: Enable in Tools/Content TypeCreate in content area (Select Blog) Access in content area#5 Start a blog for your class

8. There is a class-level wiki, as well as a content-level wikiCourse-level:Enable in Tools/Building BlockCreate in Configure Wiki ToolAccess in Course ToolsContent-level: Enable in Tools/Content TypeCreate in content area (Select Wiki)Access in content area#6 Start a wiki for your class

9. There is a class-level forum, as well as a content-level forumCourse-level:Enable in Tools/Building BlockCreate in Configure Forum ToolAccess in Course ToolsContent-level: Enable in Tools/Content TypeCreate in content area (Select Forum)Access in content area#7 Start a forum for your class

10. Go to the location where you want to place the assessmentClick Build ContentSelect the desired option (test or survey) under Create AssessmentClick Create a New (Test or Survey)Add your Test or Survey information and click nextAdd in your Test or Survey questions#8 Create a test, quiz or survey

11. Record your audio using your preferred audio recording software (Sound Recorder,GarageBand, Audacity, etc)If GarageBand, click share to export to iTunes then drag to desktopFrom iTunes right click on the file and click convert selection to MP3If Sound Recorder, just save to desktopGo to Blackboard area where you want to add audioClick Build Content > AudioSelect the file you want to include and click save#9 Create an audio introduction

12. In Grade Center, click arrow by iconClick Grade Item and View AttemptRight-click file and save to your PCSuggestion: create folders for each studentOpen a rubric and enter student’s nameGrade the file using the rubric, saveSave in folder for that studentRecord grade, attach rubric to student#10 Grade assignment with rubric