Components of a Blackboard Course
Navigating the Course Menu Links
The table below includes information on the Course Menu and the components of a course site that are usually accessed from each button. The Course Menu in a specific course may look different (i.e., color and shape) than those found below. Additionally, instructors may choose to design the Course Menu in their course by adding or deleting buttons or changing button names. Check each of your courses to be sure you are familiar with the button design.
Click on each button below to see more information about its function.
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Description |
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This is the new default start page for new courses but can be changed by the instructor. This Home Page (dashboard) has several course modules. |
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This area provides information about the course and how it will be conducted. Normally you will find the course syllabus in this area. |
| This is where the content to be learned and the course activities should be located.This usually includes descriptive materials such as assignments and projects. | |
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The Discussion Board is a tool for sharing thoughts and ideas about class materials. The Discussion Board is made up of forums that may appear anywhere in the course. |
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The Course Groups feature allows Instructors to create groups of students within a course. |
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This area includes numerous student-focused tools. One of the most important allows your to check your class grades. |
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This button will assist you with finding answers to your blackboard questions. |
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This link allows a user to easily access a variety of places in the system. |
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This link will take the users (instructors and students) to the KCC homepage. |
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Clicking the help link will direct instructors and students to the help desk web site. |
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Clicking this link will instantly log out a user (instructor or student) from the Blackboard server. |
