In preparation for the first day of the upcoming semester, please take a few minutes to check your Blackboard course to ensure it is ready before the first day. Students will have access to Blackboard at 12:01 am on the first day of the term. Please use the checklist below to ensure they have all the information needed to get started on time.
- Check Blackboard for your semester courses. Let your program/department chair or division dean know if you don’t see one or more courses you were expecting.
- Check the course for content to ensure everything copied in as expected.
- Check for broken links or missing information. If any content is missing, contact your Program / Department Chairperson. As Course Builders, they can copy content from master courses to CRNs.
- The solution article, Blackboard Ultra Template Start Here Checklist, has detailed directions.
- Blackboard Orientation Link – Visible to students.
- Getting Started in this Course –replace placeholder text in red and remove the word PLACEHOLDER from the title.
- Instructor Bio and Contact Info – update and replace placeholder text in red and remove the word PLACEHOLDER from title.
- Simple Syllabus – update the course information using the link provided.
- Course Pacing Guide -upload the pacing guide for the course.
- Students should be able to see the College and Course Resources Module, though some items may not be visible (see below).
- Athens Technical College Resources – Visible to students.
- 3rd Party Vendor Links – Visible to students.
- Course Specific Resources – Update and make visible to students if needed.
- WebEx Link – Make visible to students if needed.
- Library Resources – Visible to students.
- Review the course and update adaptive release conditions and due dates for modules, assessments, and assignments.
- Don’t forget to double-check your grade book settings using the guide Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Checklist.
If you need any assistance, submit a Blackboard Support Request from OKTA.