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Blackboard Overview Video
Last updated June 29, 2023
Blackboard is an online space where many professors choose to post course assignments, tests, and grades. You can access your courses in Blackboard on the day classes begin. If you register after classes begin, you will see yours listed the following day. If they are not listed by that time, visit ts.utep.edu to contact Technology Support for assistance. To access your account, log into the my.utep.edu portal and click the Blackboard link.
• View and download your syllabus and assignments.
• Send messages and emails to classmates or your instructor.
• Participate in online discussion groups with classmates.
• Get course alerts and notifications with the blackboard app.
• Submit your assignments and tests online.
Submitting an Assignment
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on assignments.
Safe Assign for Plagiarism
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on using Safe Assign.
YuJa Video Assignments
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on YuJa.
Grades and Feedback
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Grades.
Taking a Test
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Tests.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Some professors require tests be taken online with Blackboard and Respondus Lockdown Browser, a tool that locks Internet browsing during the test. To download Respondus, log into Blackboard, select "Tools" on the left and click on Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Accessing Course Materials
Communication
Check Your Grades
Assignments
Submit assignment with Safe Assign
Safe Assign Originality Report
Tests
Discussions
*Some instructors will require an initial response before being allowed to view the rest of the discussion posts.
Journals
Starting Fall 2021 the Ultra Course View may be used by some instructors. If your instructor uses the new interface, Ultra Course View, the information on this page will help you navigate within the course.
Submitting an Assignment
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on assignments.
Safe Assign for Plagiarism
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on using Safe Assign.
YuJa Video Assignments
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on YuJa.
Grades and Feedback
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Grades.
Taking a Test
Watch this video, or use the link below for more detailed information on Tests.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Some professors require tests be taken online with Blackboard and Respondus Lockdown Browser, a tool that locks Internet browsing for the duration of the test. To download Respondus, log into Blackboard, select "Tools" on the left and click on Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Accessing Course Materials
Communication
Check Your Grades
Assignments
Submit assignment with Safe Assign
Safe Assign Originality Report
Tests
Discussions
*Some instructors will require an initial response before being allowed to view the rest of the discussion posts.
Journals
The Blackboard App is the mobile version that lets students stay up to date on their academic progress and requirements. Mobile Learn promotes collaboration and engagement between instructors and students through discussions, blogs, and more.
Download for iPhone
Download for Android
Blackboard App Help
Official Blackboard Help Website
Blackboard YouTube Videos (Original)