Overview of Bb7.3

The basic content area selections have not changed significantly. Comunication areas have changed with additional items and features being added.

• What is new in Bb7.3?
  (requires Flash but not audio speakers (no audio))
  • Discussion Board Changes: View (PDF) (Video)
  • Gradebook Changes : View (PDF)
  • Journal Tool (Blogging): View (PDF)
  • Wiki Tool (Teams LX): View (Help Object)
  • Wimba Podcast: View (PDF)

Please Note: The Bb system is offline daily for backup.

• 12:01am - 6:00am EST  on Saturdays

Blackboard Online Support Center. The support representatives are available 24/7 at 1-866-334-9174

Wimba Live Classroom Support 24/7
1-866-350-4978

Logging into Bb

Info for Students & Faculty

• PLEASE NOTE: It is critical that you access your millersville email address ( @millersville.edu or for students, @marauder.millersville.edu ) BEFORE trying to access Blackboard.  All password information will be sent to this email address.
• How to login (Flash Autorun)
• What if I forgot my password?
• How do I... Change my password?

Bb Support For Students

Important Note for all students taking exams in Bb (to reduce the likelihood of technical problems with taking the exam follow the below procedure) [Click here to view vital information for any student taking an online quiz/exam]

There is a virus going around, primarily on off campus student pc's, called the Blackworm virus. As with all virus problems, SafetyNet will be happy to clean their pc. Some students are reporting the virus as a "Blackboard Virus". There is nothing wrong with Blackboard and there is no virus on the system.

• Student Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Blackboard's Student User Manual
• Help Request (All Help Requests)

For Faculty

Course requests still need to be completed through the online forms below.

How do I....

• Request a new Bb course?
• Reuse a Bb course I have already created?
• Drop Student(s) from Course

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Blackboard Instructors Manual
• Online Tutorials and Step-by-Steps
  (Start here before FAQ)
• Faculty FAQ (FAQ)
• Blackboard's Faculty User Manual
• Access MU Online

Learning Opportunities

• Workshops(for Faculty)
• Curriculum Redesign Workbook
  (This product is for MU faculty only and requires a special Login)