Welcome to the Blackboard LibGuide for Students!
Blackboard is the Learning Management System (LMS) of choice for UA - Pulaski Technical College. This LibGuide is a compilation of most commonly requested Blackboard video tutorials and instructional links. For Blackboard support, submit a ticket at uaptc.edu/it-services-ticket. For assistance with submitting a ticket, a step by step tutorial video is available at the following: https://youtu.be/om4ynJOxAxo
FAQs
- How do I reset my password? In order to reset your Blackboard password, you will need to reset your password to the UA-PTC portal.
- Does my web browser support Blackboard? Google Chrome is our recommendation for using Blackboard. Check out the site for information on additional browsers.
- What will my course look like in UA-PTC's Blackboard? Learn about our standardized shell and how to navigate your Blackboard courses.
Assignments & Tests
- FAQs about assignments Use this link to find answers to your most frequently asked questions about assignments.
Communication
- Sending & receiving messages Learn how to use the Bb internal messaging system. All messages sent and received will be housed in your Bb course.
- Sending an email from Blackboard Learn how to send an email from Bb. Please note that you can not receive UA-PTC email in Blackboard.
- Using Blackboard Collaborate Hold a virtual face-to-face meeting with your classmates or instructors using Bb Collaborate.
Other Blackboard Features
- My text looks weird. How do I format it? (video) Watch this video to learn about Blackboard's content editor.
- Is there a Blackboard app for students? (video) Blackboard apps are managed by a third party company. UA-PTC Blackboard Support does not support Blackboard apps.
- I need help with the Blackboard student app. Blackboard apps are managed by a third party company. UA-PTC Blackboard Support does not support Blackboard apps.
- How do I manage my Blackboard notifications? Customize your notifications settings globally for all of your Bb courses.