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Blackboard Overview Video
Last updated Sep 5, 2024
Blackboard is an online space where many professors choose to post course assignments, tests, and grades. You can access your courses in Blackboard on the day classes begin. If you register after classes begin, you will see yours listed the following day. If they are not listed by that time, visit ts.utep.edu to contact Technology Support for assistance. To access your account, log into the portal and click the Blackboard link.
• View and download your syllabus and assignments.
• Send messages and emails to classmates or your instructor.
• Participate in online discussion groups with classmates.
• Get course alerts and notifications with the blackboard app.
• Submit your assignments and tests online.
Many instructors are now using the new modern course look (Ultra). If the courses in these tutorials do not look familiar, switch over to the Blackboard Ultra tab.
Submitting an Assignment
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on assignments.
Safe Assign for Plagiarism
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on using Safe Assign.
YuJa Video Assignments
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on YuJa.
Grades and Feedback
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Grades.
Taking a Test
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Tests.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Some professors require tests be taken online with Blackboard and Respondus Lockdown Browser, a tool that locks Internet browsing during the test. To download Respondus, log into Blackboard, select "Tools" on the left and click on Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Accessing Course Materials
Communication
Check Your Grades
Assignments
Tests
Discussions
*Some instructors will require an initial response before being allowed to view the rest of the discussion posts.
Journals
The information on this page is designed to help you navigate the new modern course look (Ultra) that many instructors are now using.
Submitting an Assignment
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on assignments.
Safe Assign for Plagiarism
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on using Safe Assign.
YuJa Video Assignments
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on YuJa.
Grades and Feedback
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Grades.
Taking a Test
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Tests.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Some professors require tests be taken online with Blackboard and Respondus Lockdown Browser, a tool that locks Internet browsing for the duration of the test. To download Respondus, log into Blackboard, select "Tools" on the left and click on Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Accessing Course Materials
Communication
Check Your Grades
Assignments
Tests
Discussions
*Some instructors will require an initial response before being allowed to view the rest of the discussion posts.
Journals
The Blackboard App is the mobile version that lets students stay up to date on their academic progress and requirements. Mobile Learn promotes collaboration and engagement between instructors and students through discussions, blogs, and more.