Blackboard Instructor FAQ

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  1. How do I export my gradebook from Blackboard?
  2. How do I download Assignments submitted in Blackboard (using the Assignment feature)?
  3. I have a student who cannot get into my course! What do I need to do to get them in?
  4. I have something in one course that I'd like to copy into all of my courses. Can I do that?
  5. I want to get started teaching with Blackboard. What do I need to do to get started?
  6. Do I still need to give CTLT (e.study) the last four digits of my student's social security number in order to get them enrolled manually?
  7. I want to add a TA or grader to my class. How do I do that?
  8. I received a current roster from the Registrar, and I see that several students have dropped my class. They are still listed in my Blackboard class, though. When will they be removed from Blackboard?
  9. I would like to be able to log in and see the class as a student would see it. Is there a way I can do that?
  10. How do I request a course?
  11. How do I Export/Import my course content for future use or to share it with another instructor?
  12. My students can't see my course or it says "unavailable" on my course list.
  13. What do I need to know before giving an exam on Blackboard?
  14. Where do I send Retention Alert Forms?

1. How do I export my gradebook from Blackboard?

Detailed instructions are available here.

2. How do I download Assignments submitted in Blackboard (using the Assignment feature)?

Detailed instructions are available here.

3. I have a student who cannot get into my course! What do I need to do to get them in?

All students scheduled for your course are automatically enrolled. Students who cannot access your course should check the PIN system to ensure that they are enrolled in the correct course and section.

4. I have something in one course that I'd like to copy into all of my courses. Can I do that?

Yes! Instructors have the responsibility to copy course materials into an existing course.

  1. Go to the Control Panel of the source course (the course containing the desired content).
  2. Select "Course Copy."
  3. Select "Copy Course Into An Existing Course."
  4. Browse to select the Destination Course.
  5. Select the information you want copied.
  6. Click "Submit."
  7. Wait for the confirmation email and then check the Destination Course for content.

5. I want to get started teaching with Blackboard. What do I need to do to get started?

All instructors are required to attend a Basic Certification Workshop before teaching a Blackboard course. For training options, visit our Blackboard Training page. Attend one of our workshops, fill out the Course Request Form , and we will create your course shell.

6. Do I still need to give CTLT (e.study) the last four digits of my student's social security number in order to get them enrolled manually?

No. Students in academic courses cannot be manually enrolled. This process happens automatically. Instructors with non-academic courses that require student enrollment should send a list including first names, last names, and MSU email addresses to e.study@murraystate.edu.

7. I want to add a TA or grader to my class. How do I do that?

Email e.study@murraystate.edu with:

  • The TA or grader's first name, last name, and current MSU email address
  • The role that the user needs to be assigned (list the priveleges that they should have)
  • The Course ID

 

8. I received a current roster from the Registrar, and I see that several students have dropped my class. They are still listed in my Blackboard class, though. When will they be removed from Blackboard?

They should be removed from Blackboard within 24 hours of dropping.

9. I would like to be able to log in and see the class as a student would see it. Is there a way I can do that?

Yes! You can send an email to e.study@murraystate.edu requesting a "fake student" to be enrolled into your course. Just email e.study@murraystate.edu and request that we enroll a fake student into your course. The naming convention will be s_firstname.lastname, for example s_john.doe.

10. How do I request a course?

Faculty and staff members can request Blackboard courses. Fill-out the Course Request Form online for each course needed. Courses will be created within 24-48 hours.

11. How do I Export/Import my course content for future use or to share it with another instructor?

Please follow these instructions.

12. My students can't see my course or it says "unavailable" on my course list.

If your course is unavailable to your students, you can make it available by going to the Control Panel for that course. Click on the Settings link in the Course Options area. Next, click on the Course Availablility link. If your course is marked No, change it to Yes and click Submit.

13. What do I need to know before giving an exam on Blackboard?

Please follow these instructions.

 

14. Where do I send Retention Alert Forms?

Please submit this form to the Retention Office.