This document provides an introduction to the learning management system Blackboard Learn for teachers. It outlines some of the key features and functionality of Blackboard Learn including content folders, learning modules, lesson plans, interactive tools like tests and discussion boards, and available how-to videos. The document emphasizes that Blackboard Learn is designed to make teaching and learning easier through its technology, services, and support for instructors and students. It also includes quick reference sections on uploading content, creating announcements and calendar events, and sending emails within Blackboard Learn.

1. Introduction to
How-To Guides & Tutorials
CONTENT PLACEHOLDERS:
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Content Folders
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Learning Modules
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Lesson Plans
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INTERACTIVE TOOLS:
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Tests & Surveys
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Assignment Submissions
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Discussion Boards
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Blogs
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Journals
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Wikis
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Publisher Content
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Achievements
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Glossary
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Portfolios
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Tasks
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Chat
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The Basics
Groups
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for Teachers:
Third Party Mashups (YouTube, Flickr, etc.)
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Blackboard Learn
and more...
AVAILABLE VIDEOS:
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Creating an Announcement
Creating a Calendar Event
Using the Performance Dashboard
Changing the Course Entry Point
More to come...
BY: ERIC A. SILVA
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2. Introduction to Blackboard Learn
for Teachers: The Basics
Blackboard Lean™
QUICK RENFERENCE: CONTENT
UPLOADING A FILE
1. IN A CONTENT AREA SELECT BUILD CONTENT.
2. UNDER THE BUILD CONTENT SUBMENU, SELECT FILE.
3. SELECT BROWSE MY COMPUTER AND SELECT YOUR
FILE.
4. REVISE DOCUMENT TITLE.
Blackboard Learn technology helps you make
learning more effective in and beyond the traditional walls. Breathing life into educational content. Bringing efficiency to day-to-day tasks. Empowering instructors with tools to engage every
learner. Motivating them on the devices they rely
on. Promoting collaboration and streamlining
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THERE’S MORE TO LEARN
CREATING AN ITEM/WEB LINK
1. IN A CONTENT AREA SELECT BUILD CONTENT.
2. UNDER THE BUILD CONTENT SUBMENU, SELECT AN
AVAILABLE ITEM:
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ITEM (HTML TEXT EDITOR)
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W EB LINK
An LMS should make teaching and learning easier, not more complicated. Blackboard Learn™
is your foundation for a rich education experience, delivering the technology, services and
support you expect in a learning management
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CREATING A CONTENT FOLDER
1. IN A CONTENT AREA SELECT BUILD CONTENT.
2. UNDER THE BUILD CONTENT SUBMENU, SELECT AN
AVAILABLE FOLDER ITEM:
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CONTENT FOLDER
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LEARNING MODULE (LM’S HAVE A TABLE OF
CONTENTS)
1.
2.
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http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Products/
Blackboard-Learn.aspx
QUICK RENFERENCE:
COMMUNICATION
CREATING AN ANNOUNCEMENT
1. SELECT CLASS TOOLS, UNDER CONTROL PANEL.
2. SELECT ANNOUNCEMENTS.
3. SELECT CREATE ANNOUNCEMENT.
4. ENTER ANNOUNCEMENT SUBJECT AND MESSAGE.
5. SELECT DATE RESTRICTIONS.
6. OPTIONAL: SELECT COURSE LINK & EMAIL.
CREATING A CALENDAR ENTRY
1. SELECT CLASS TOOLS, UNDER CONTROL PANEL.
2. SELECT CLASS CALENDAR.
3. SELECT PLUS (+) ICON.
4. ENTER EVENT NAME & DESCRIPTION.
5. ENTER EVENT START & END DATE/TIME.
SENDING AN EMAIL
1. SELECT CLASS TOOLS, UNDER CONTROL PANEL.
2. SELECT SEND EMAIL.
3. SELECT CORRESPONDING RECIPIENT.
4. ENTER SUBJECT & MESSAGE.
5. OPTIONAL:
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RETURN RECEIPT
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ATTACH A FILE