Training & Classes
Technology is simply a tool and we're committed to assisting you in becoming as proficient as possible with the tools that best serve your needs. Whether you want to sign up for one of our scheduled group training workshops, schedule your own one-on-one session, or access our online video-tutorial repository which you can view through streaming video or download directly to your personal computer via iTunes, this is your one-stop shopping spot for new and reused training opportunities.
Available Online Video Tutorials
| Blackboard 9 |
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| Deserves Immediate Attention |
| Students Cannot See Grades (2:13) |
| Adding a COURSE TOOLS Link (2:13) |
| Basic Intro & Overview |
| A Brief Introduction (4:30) |
| Edit Mode (1:18) |
| Course Content & Design |
| Tests, Surveys, & Pools |
| An Introduction (1:57) |
| How To Create a Test (4:18) |
| An Explanation of Each Question Type (8:34) |
| How To Deploy a Test (5:48) |
| Pools & Random Blocks (4:13) |
| Cheating on Tests and What Can Be Done (6:27) |
| The Navigation Menu |
| Editing the Course Navigation Menu (2:19) |
| Adding a COURSE TOOLS Link (2:13) |
| Exporting & Archiving |
| Should I Export or Archive? (1:05) |
| How Do I Export and/or Archive? (4:04) |
| SafeAssign |
| What is SafeAssign? (1:05) |
| How do I make a SafeAssignment? (5:08) |
| Why can't I see SafeAssign? (2:02) |
| How do my students see SafeAssign? (1:35) |
| Interactive Videos from the Blackboard Site |
| The Course Environment (3:25) |
| Adding Content (2:30) |
| Making Tools Available on the Course Menu (1:55) |
| Creating Blogs (2:45) |
| Creating a Grade Center Column (2:20) |
| Blackboard 8 |
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| These are still helpful, but the cosmetics have changed in Bb9: These videos are currently being remade to reflect Bb9 |
| Bb: Course Availability |
| Bb: Discussion Groups |
| Bb: Cleaning Up MY COURSES |
| Bb: The Assignment Tool |
| Bb Grade Center: Organizing Grade Center |
| Bb Grade Center: What's With The "Loading Grade Center" Box? |
| Bb Grade Center: Adding A Column |
| Bb Grade Center: Removing A Column |
| Bb Grade Center: Understanding Total, Weighted, and External Grade |
| Bb Grade Center: Emailing Directly From Grade Center |
| Using Printers On Campus |
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| Secure Printing with XEROX Printers |
| Private Printing with HP Printers |
Make A Request For A Video Tutorial
If there is a video tutorial that you would like to see, just send us an email.
Visit University of Saint Francis at iTunes U To Download Videos To Your Computer Or Other Devices
Simply click on the iTunes U link, above, and it will open your iTunes program (if you're at the University, this will open automatically; if, however, you're on your own computer, you need to make sure you have iTunes installed–which you can download directly from Apple's web site)
Upcoming Training Events are listed to the right or, if after watching the training videos you fell you need additional, one-on-one training, please contact the Computing Help Desk to schedule an appointment.
