After logging in to Blackboard with your myNECC username and password, you will be taken to the Institution Page or homepage of Blackboard. You will find the courses you're enrolled in on the left hand side under "Courses":
Click on the title of the course to view the course site (only courses listed as "open" will take you to the course site):
Course sites are typically only open between the first day of classes and the end of the semester.
Each course will appear slightly different and contain different materials based on what your instructor has chosen to include.
Here is an overview of what you may see on your course page:
A. Course name -- this is the course that you are currently viewing
B. Course Menu -- the access point for all available course content. The links in this menu will vary from course to course
C. Read Me First/Syllabus -- Every course will have a Read Me First or Syllabus posted. Always start there and read it carefully as this will explain how the course will work, where to find everything, and how to communicate with your instructor
D. Course Content-- every course can be different but the readings and assignments are often in "Course Content," sometimes divided by week or unit.
E. Exist -- Click on the "X" to return to the Institutional Page and your list of courses
Did you know that Blackboard has a calendar function? You can use it to keep track of upcoming assignments, events, and other due dates. Note that not all assignments will appear on the calendar, particularly if they will not be submitted on Blackboard. Always double-check your course syllabus for due dates.
A-- Blackboard calendar collects due dates from all of the courses you're registered in for a quick view of your upcoming day or month. Please note it only includes assignments the instructor has assigned a due date for on Blackboard
B--View the calendar or a list of upcoming due dates
C--You can add any events or personal due dates; they are only visible to you
You can have events from your Blackboard calendar appear on your preferred calendar (Outlook, Google Calendar, iCal, etc)! Note that events you add to your preferred calendar will NOT appear on your Blackboard calendar.
Click on the "Gear" icon
Click on the "three dots" icon
Click on "Share Calendar"
Copy the link in the popup window
Follow the instructions to import or add a calendar with your preferred calendar
Congratulations! You have synched your Blackboard to your preferred calendar!
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