This page contains information that will help you access and utilize the District 99 Blackboard resource.

How to Login:  Your username and password are the same as your school network login.  Login here.

Expectations for use:  Students are expected to use all components of Blackboard properly at all times.  Expectations for the use of any District 99 technology tool are outlined in the District's Acceptable Use Policy.

Navigation/Customization:  when a successful login occurs, a student will see his/her classes organized under "My Courses" on the right-hand side of the Web page.  Students may customize the look of their Blackboard page by clicking on the "Layout" button above the My Courses section.  Students may also select from a series of modules that will display unique content on their login page by clicking the "Contents" button.

Why are some classes not available?

Participation in Blackboard for teachers is optional.  If a class is unavailable, the course's teacher has not yet developed content for the Blackboard site, or has chosen not to do so.

How do I use the Digital Drop Box?

The digital drop box allows students to have online storage space for files.  Each student has a digital drop box for each class.  Files can be placed in the digital drop box from any location and then retrieved at another.  For example, a student may be working on a PowerPoint presentation at home for English class, upload it to his or her English class digital drop box, and then download it at school into their network storage space. 

To upload a file, follow these instructions:

1. Click "Add file."
2. Name the file, browse to locate it, and add any comments you wish.
3. Click submit.  A message will appear indicating that the file is being added and not sent.  Click OK.  The file will now be posted to your drop box for that class.

To download a file, right-click on the file name and select "Save Target As."  Select the destination (PC's)

What does "Send File" do? 

Sending a file sends the file into your teacher's digital drop box.  Use this command when your teacher wants you to turn the assignment in.  Please note:  using this command both sends and adds the file at the same time.

How do I use the chat?

Chat is accessible through the Communication button on the left menu bar and then by selecting Collaboration.  Typically, chat areas are only open for a short amount of time, for example, prior to a test.  The various chat sessions will be listed for you, simply select the "Join Chat" button.

A new window will appear that indicates that a Virtual Classroom is loaded.  Blackboard is now checking for the appropriate Java applet required to run Chat.

Once the applet has downloaded, or if it is already present, chat will be available.  Please realize that chat is monitored and potentially recorded and your username/login is associated with that.  BE APPROPRIATE AT ALL TIMES.  MISUSE OF CHAT AREAS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

NOTE TO PC Users running Windows XP with App Pack 2.  Windows will block the pop up window required interact in chat sessions.  You must temporarily allow pop-ups.

How do I use the Discussion Boards?

Discussion boards are an example of asynchronous communication.  While chat is real-time, message boards are not, and can be responded to minutes, hours or even days after a message has been posted.

Discussion boards are a great way to share ideas, interact with your classmates and teachers, and get help when you need it.

Discussion boards are accessible through the Discussion Board link in the left menu bar.

BE APPROPRIATE AT ALL TIMES.  MISUSE OF THE DISCUSSION BOARDS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.  Please realize that you cannot remove posts to the discussion boards and that anonymous posts are not permitted.  Discussion boards are closely monitored by your classroom teachers.

Submitting a help request:  Students can submit help requests through email for technical support for their home computers by completing the appropriate support form.
 

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