The document introduces an instant messaging platform designed for educational purposes that fosters collaboration between students and educators. It details steps for logging into Blackboard and using various tools, such as bookmarking resources and receiving course updates via a Facebook app. Additionally, it provides information about online access to course materials and text messaging alerts for important updates.

1. WELCOME! http://tinyurl.com/stx09

2. Only instant messenger designed exclusively for education by educators to advance and promote learning objectives. Not only connects students and educators, but it also allows for robust collaboration necessary for building an academic community. Audio & Instant Messaging

3. Blended Audio & Video Conferencing

4. Application Sharing and Whiteboard

5. Queued Chat for Tutoring & Office Hours School Tab Tutor Labs

6. STEP 1: LOGIN to Blackboard STEP 2: CLICK the Instant Messaging – Wimba Pronto Link STEP 3: CREATE your Account STEP 4: DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, and Pronto!

7. Blackboard Scholar STORE your bookmarks online SAVE and TAG your bookmarks and searches SHARE resources among your peers and students CLICK the Scholar Tab in Blackboard to Create your Account

8. CourseFeed Facebook App Get Blackboard course updates (content, announcements, what’s new) without leaving Facebook. CLICK the “Facebook – CourseFeed” link to get started!

9. Blackboard - My Content STORE Course Assignments, Homework, etc. Online ACCESS your files from Anywhere (Home, Campus, Laptop)

10. Rave Wireless – Text Messaging Click “SMS/Email – Emergency & Course Notifications” to get started. Get TEXT MESSAGES and alerts for faculty absences via Bb announcements. Get TEXT MESSAGES when new announcements, grades, and assignments are posted in Bb by your professors.