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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackboard

These FAQs address issues dealing with use of Blackboard at the University of Newcastle. If you have a question that is not addressed here please check the Guides, or e-mail your question to online-support@newcastle.edu.au

Getting Started - for new users, user information, technical set up, Blackboard policies, getting help with Blackboard

Blackboard Course Creation system - creating courses, support, enrolling additional instructors, enrolling students

Adding Content - uploading documents, file formats, and file exchange, linking to online journals and library databases, copyright issues

Managing Users - user roles, passwords, student management, guest access

Assessment & Gradebook - building tests & surveys, using the gradebook

Communication Tools - discussion board, e-mail, groups

Administering Your Site - how to copy material from old courses into new courses, about archiving of courses

Student FAQ's - Student's questions answered.