Blackboard 2011/12
All Blackboard/Bb9 spaces for the academic year 2011/2012 will be visible to you one week before teaching starts (i.e. one week before the start date on the Student System). For 2011/2012 this is
- 12th September 2011 for Semester 1 and All Year courses
- 23rd January 2012 for Semester 2 courses
You need to be enrolled on the course in the Student System. All support for Blackboard (Bb9) is available on the University’s Knowledge Base
FAQs
How do I access my Blackboard courses and organisations?
You can access all courses and organisations in Blackboard from My Manchester. You will find the following Knowledge Base articles useful
- FAQ: Accessing Bb9 (STUDENTS)
- How to: Access your Bb9 course, A student guide to Blackboard Learn 9 (STUDENT)
- How to: Access you Bb9 course on a smart phone, A student Guide to Blackboard Mobile Learn (STUDENT)
What are the system requirements for using Blackboard?
We recommend you use certain browsers and Java versions with Blackboard, see
Information: Bb9 System Requirements (STAFF & STUDENTS) in the Knowledge Base for the most up to date information.
How do I navigate my way around Blackboard?
If you want some hints and tips to navigate around Blackboard the Student guide to Blackboard will be useful.
How will my lecturer be using Blackboard?
Different lecturers will use Blackboard in different ways. The minimum you can expect is access to, Aims and Objectives of the Cousre and Modes of Assessment, Course Materials, Recommended Reading/Reading Lists, Past Exam Papers and a Schedule of Activities, but many lecturers will use it in a variety of innovative ways to support and enhance your teaching and learning.
How do I get help if I can’t see my courses?
Check out the FAQs in the Knowledge Base, if you can’t find the answer please click 'Contact Service Desk' from within the Knowledge Base.