Student Resources on Blackboard
Blackboard Upgrade Information
The updated version of Blackboard includes several new features and enhancements. To learn more about what's better, go to wwwndsu.edu/its/blackboard-upgrade
If you have questions or concerns contact the ITS Blackboard support team at ndsu.blackboard.support@ndsu.edu or the IT Help Desk at 231-8685 or ndsu.helpdesk@ndsu.edu.
Introduction
- Blackboard is a web-based course management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or use online materials and activities to complement teaching and learning.
- Getting Started with Blackboard video tutorial for students
- Student Quick Start Guide
Log In?
- Use the "blackboard" link in the NDSU home page to access Blackboards log in screen or link directly to Blackboard .
- All NDSU enrolled students are automatically assigned a Blackboard login. Blackboard uses the same login (normally firstname.lastname) and password used by NDSU e-mail and the cluster machines.
- Before you can login to Blackboard the first time you need to activate your electronic identity at NDSU. Please visit the Activating Your Student Blackboard Account page for specific instructions on activating your Blackboard account, or read more about your NDSU electronic identity.
How to customize Blackboard
How to communicate via Blackboard
Announcement
- Many instructors use Bb announcements to communicate with students. Most Bb courses display announcements automatically upon entry to the course and have a menu choice.
Send E-mail
How to access course materials
- Use the course menu options to get the documents you need.
How to submit assignment
How to take Blackboard tests
Lockdown Browser-A special browser for taking Bb tests
