Blackboard for UTEP Faculty
QUICK LINKS: GETTING STARTED | SUBMITTING GRADES TO GOLDMINE | TOOLS FOR BLACKBOARD | SUPPORT LINKS | BLACKBOARD CENTRAL
Blackboard is an online learning environment where instructors and students interact. Courses are available 4 - 6 weeks before classes begin. Only classes for which you are the "faculty of record" will be listed. If your classes are not listed by that time, visit the Technology Support Help Desk and request assistance.
Create an online space for your class by requesting a Course Shell from the UTEP Technology Support Help Desk. Once a shell has been created, you can access your Blackboard course through the My.UTEP Portal.
• Send messages and emails to your students.
• Upload assignments and documents for your students.
• Create online discussion groups, quizzes, and tests.
• Create a custom Course Shell for your class.
Submitting Grades To Goldmine
Submit your grades into the UTEP Goldmine system directly from your Blackboard courses. Grades are submitted using the usual (90-100=A) grading scheme. If your class is using a different grading scheme, use the PDF below for instructions on adjusting it.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)
Featured Tools For Blackboard
Accessibility
BLACKBOARD ALLY - A tool to improve the accessibility of your course
Assessments and Goals
LEARNING OUTCOMES - Using set statements and goals as a way of measuring student success.
RESPONDUS 4.0 - E-Exam authoring tool in Blackboard
RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER AND MONITOR - Block printing, copying, and accessing websites during exams
Assignments
SAFE ASSIGN - A tool to prevent plagiarism and to help students properly attribute sources
Collaboration
COLLABORATE ULTRA - A real-time video conferencing tool
Content
NBC LEARN - A collection of video resources, primary sources, images, and text resources
In-Class
iCLICKER CRS - A classroom response system
IN-CLASS E-EXAMS - A system developed to support the delivery of Blackboard exams within the classroom
Performance
RETENTION CENTER - A user-friendly tool to track student progress
Support Links
Blackboard Central
FACULTY LAB
Blackboard Central is a Faculty Lab located in room 300 of the UTEP Library. We aim to help UTEP Faculty get the most out of Blackboard. Our team handles face-to-face assistance and all 2nd level support. Work on setting up or enhancing your Blackboard courses with us at Blackboard Central.
BLACKBOARD CENTRAL HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
PHONE: 915-747-5940