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Blackboard Learn 9.1
Blackboard is a course management system, which many instructors use to supplement
their classes. Depending on your instructor, he/she may use Blackboard to post
announcements, assignments, etc. Please note that since each instructor can tailor
what and/or how his/her course will look in Blackboard, your screens in Blackboard may
differ from class to class.

Blackboard Student Resources*: https://help.blackboard.com/
*To access the accurate version of Blackboard, please contact the Help Desk (914-633-
2635).

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Click on the Blackboard icon to access the application from the MyIona SSO
Landing Page

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The instructor needs to enroll you in the class (in Blackboard) before you can see
it listed under Courses. If your instructor has informed you that he/she is using
Blackboard for the class, please notify the instructor if you cannot see his/her
class.

Access Blackboard
1. Choose the Courses tab
2. Choose the class you want to see from the course list

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Course materials can be posted under Content, Course Documents or any
content area on the navigation bar.
1. Select the class
2. Choose Course Content (for example)
3. Find the document you wish to open
4. If you are opening a Word or PDF document, choose the document a
dialog box will be displayed:

Open will open the document
Save will allow you to save the document to access at another time
Cancel will take you back to the Content screen

Note: If you make changes and save the document, the posted version of the
document on Blackboard will not be affected.

Note: If you cannot open a document or if you open a document and it is
unreadable, then you may not have application needed to view that document.
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For example, if you do not have Adobe Acrobat on your computer, then you will
not be able to view a PDF document. You will need to install Adobe Acrobat on
your computer before you are able to view a PDF document. Other types of
documents that require you to install a specific type of application are: .avi, .jpg,
.mov, .mp1, .mp3, .swf., etc.

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The instructor must first set up a class discussion forum. The forum may be
under Discussion Board or under Tools. Choose the Courses tab.
1. Choose the class
2. Choose Discussions or Discussion Board
3. Choose Create Thread to begin a new posting
OR
1. Choose the Courses tab
2. Choose Discussion Board
3. Choose the Forum to view the threads and posting
4. Choose a thread or posting to participate in an existing discussion
5. Choose Reply to reply to a posting
6. Type your response
7. Choose Submit when done to post your response


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The instructor must enable these features in the course in order for you to see
these options in Blackboard. That is, it is up to the instructor to determine which
features and functions are available in the course site. If you do not have access
to a content area, tool, or function, please contact your instructor.

To Submit a document through My Assignments Function
1. Choose the Courses tab
2. Choose the class
3. Choose Assignments
4. To attach a file, click on Browse my computer next to Attach a file button
5. Find the file that you want to send to your instructor in the file upload
window, select it and click on open
6. Add comments if necessary in the comments box
7. Click submit

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My Grades provides quick access for students to check grades and performance
statistics. Keep in mind not all instructors utilize the Blackboard grade
feature. Check with your instructor to determine if it will be used in your
course.
To view your grades:
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1. From the My Blackboard page, or from the Courses page select a
course to view the grade list. Note: Only available courses will appear
on this list.
2. From the Navigation Bar of the course you have chosen to open, find the
Tools navigation item on the left.
3. Choose "My Grades"

Your grades for each assignment will be listed along with the date that the assignment
was graded. An overall grade and weighted grade may also be listed if the course has
been completed.