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Blackboard

Blackboard (Bb) is a web-based learning management system, which provides instructors with tools for organizing and designing virtual classroom space. Course shells are created automatically for all courses that are listed in the online schedule of classes, but it is up to the instructor to actually use Bb and to make Bb course sites available to the students. CUNY uses an integrated Blackboard system for all CUNY campuses, which is managed by CUNY CIS in collaboration with campus “domain managers”. CUNY is currently using Blackboard version 8.

Using Blackboard, instructors are able to:

Post announcements and class content: syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, images, video clips and other multimedia materials as well as links to other web sites (including full text articles in licensed journal databases)
Give online exams, quizzes, or surveys
Receive online submission of student assignments and return assignments with comments and grades
Record and manage student grades and share selected grade information with students
Communicate with students via email, discussion boards and chatrooms
Encourage student collaboration through wikis, blogs, and group spaces with their own tools like discussion boards
Use extensions like Wimba’s voice tools

Also, consult the Hunter College Blackboard Policies.

Access to Blackboard

Blackboard is accessed via the CUNY Portal and all users must register with the CUNY Portal first (detailed Information about the CUNY Portal). In case of problems check the Blackboard Status Information Page or contact the Blackboard Support team at: bb@hunter.cuny.edu.

Students	Faculty
How do I get to my Blackboard courses? When you log into Blackboard, you may not see all courses for which you are registered because it is possible that your professor has not yet made the courses available to you. Please check eSIMS for the official list of courses for which you are registered.	How do I get to my Blackboard courses? Courses are automatically created prior to the start of the semester. When you log into Blackboard, you will see all of the courses for which you are listed as the instructor in the official schedule of classes. It is the responsibility of the department/program that all instructors are properly listed.
Where do I go for help and support? If you would like to speak to an ICIT staff member for further assistance with Blackboard please contact the Student Help Desk.	Where do I go for help and support? If you would like to speak to an ICIT staff member for further assistance with Blackboard, please contact the Faculty/Staff Helpdesk or email bb@hunter.cuny.edu.
Where do I go for additional support? ICIT"s Technology Resource Center offers workshops for students (mostly on basic applications like Word, Excel, or Powerpoint) but also walk-in clinics on Bb for students. No registration needed.	Where do I go for additional support? See our page on "Support for Teaching with Technology". Blackboard workshops and walk-in clinics are available through ICIT's Technology Resource Center.
Blackboard Help Documents for students	Blackboard Help Documents for faculty