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MinerAlert
Blackboard is an online space where your professor, might choose to post Assignments, Tests, and Grades for your course. Courses are available online on the day classes begin. Students who register after classes begin will see their classes listed by the end of the first week. If your classes are not listed by that time, visit ts.utep.edu to contact Technology Support for assistance. Students can log into their Blackboard account via the my.utep.edu portal. Log in and click on 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.
Blackboard Overview Video
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
Starting Fall 2021 the Ultra Course View may be used by some instructors. If your instructor is using this interface, 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.
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