Getting Started
Every semester, a Blackboard course site is automatically created for each course offered by Ohio University. Although students are automatically loaded to each course site two (2) weeks before the start date, a course remains inaccessible to students until the instructor opens it. Because instructors are not required to use the LMS, some course sites are never opened. If in doubt, students should check with the instructor to confirm that a course will, or will not, make use of Blackboard.
Navigate Outside a Course - Direct access to core Blackboard features from the moment you log in.
Profile - Customize your Blackboard Profile, configure your notifications settings, and add your cloud storage accounts.
Activity Stream - See up-to-the-minute action for all of your courses in this feed.
Find Your Courses - View past, present, and future classes on the Courses page.
Calendar - Use the calendar to keep track of upcoming assignments, events, and other due dates.
Grades - View recently graded items and course grades for past and current courses.
Navigate Inside a Course - Become familiar with various features and tools available inside each of your courses.
Announcements - Your instructor will communicate important, time-sensitive information on the course Announcements page.