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Blackboard

Blackboard is an online space for students to engage with course materials, submit assessments, receive marks and feedback and access a variety of tools that support their learning.

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Digital Learning support during Covid-19

The current situation is challenging, requiring us to adapt quickly to new ways of teaching and assessing. These guidance pages have been designed to support this transition, and will be updated as this situation develops.

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Support during Covid-19
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Blackboard Essentials

Everything you need to know to get started with Blackboard.

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Detailed guidance

Full guidance on using Blackboard, aimed primarily at staff

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Blackboard App

The Blackboard app lets you access your course materials from your phone or tablet
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Blackboard Collaborate

Guidance for Blackboard Collaborate, the University's virtual classroom and online webinars tool
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Set up your course for the new academic year
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Video Guides

Access videos that introduce some key features within Blackboard
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Known Issues

Issues within Blackboard that our suppliers are working to resolve