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You will need to click switch user and then
other user.
Enter your Campus Connect user name
Enter your Campus Connect password
Click the arrow that is next to where you
entered your password.
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Every class you take, whether online or
traditional, will have a link to it in
Blackboard.
Blackboard is the platform Ivy Tech
uses to give you access to class syllabi,
assignments, and grades. There is also
an email-like function in it for
student/instructor communication.
You do not have to login to Campus
Connect to use Blackboard. There is a
link to access Blackboard directly on
the Campus Connect login page.
You may also bookmark the Blackboard
login page: https://online.ivytech.edu/
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This is the login page for
Blackboard. You simply
enter your Campus
Connect username and
password.
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After signing in, you will see the links to your current classes.
Simply click on the link for the class in which you need to work.
NOTE: You will not see your traditional classes until the first day that class is
scheduled to meet. For online-only classes, you will see the link on the first
day of the semester unless it starts at a later date.
Notice the content areas on the left side of the screen. Most classes are set up
the same way, and most have the same content areas.
Content in those areas will vary from class to class, but the following can serve as
a general guide.
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Announcements-Updates or news that the
instructor wants to share with the class
Start Here-Contains the class syllabus which
includes class information, resources to make sure
your computer is ready for class, and help options
with blackboard
Class Sessions-Assignments
Discussions-The discussion board
Resources-Other information the instructor feels is
useful
My Grades-Your grades on individual assignments
Instructor-The instructor may have more contact
information or personal information here
Communication & Tools- Links to collaboration,
messages, and other important tools
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This is the Announcements page. It will be the first page you see when you open
your class. Announcements are in chronological order and as you scroll down you
may view older announcements.
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The Start Here page has steps to follow to find information about your
class and the resources to prepare for it.
Class Sessions will show you what assignments you need to complete each week.
When you need to submit an assignment, it will usually be under Class Sessions.
To submit an assignment
 Click Class Sessions
 Click the session you’re working on now
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Click on the BOLD underlined Assignment name.
Click View/Complete Assignment for the assignment you need to submit
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Add any comments to the Comments box
Click Browse to upload your file
Choose the file you want to upload and click Open
To submit the assignment, click Submit
Many courses require use of the Discussion Board.
 Click Discussions to open the Discussion Board
 Click the name of the Forum in which you need to work
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To post a new thread, click Create Thread in the upper left hand
corner
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Add a Subject and your Message
Click Submit
Sometimes you will be required to respond to somebody else’s thread.
 Click the Thread name to view the thread and all replies
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After you click on a thread, you can read it and reply to it by clicking Reply
If enabled by your instructor, you may have interactive tools
available to use as an outlet to express your ideas and opinions
about the class and it’s content. Those tools include:
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Journal-Allows you to post your personal reflections about
the course content. Journals are an engagement tool between
student and instructor or group and instructor.
Blog-Allows you to express your ideas about topics and have
other users provide comments and feedback to the posts.
Blogs are generally viewed as a One to Many conversation.
Wiki-Allows you to contribute and modify one or more pages
of core related materials, providing a means of sharing and
collaboration. Wikis are structured as websites.
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Click Grades to view your grades for individual assignments
There is another useful area in
Blackboard called Communication &
Tools.
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methods of communicating with
your instructor:
◦ The message function
◦ The email function
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the preferred method of
communication.
Message
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If a student uses the Messages
function, an email will be sent to
the instructor’s Message inbox
that is unique to that class.
Email
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If a student uses the Send Email
function, the email goes to the
instructor’s @ivytech.edu email
account.
Your instructor will let you know the
preferred method of communication.
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Click Communication & Tools
Click Messages
Click Create Message
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Click To in order to add recipients to the message. The word (Instructor)
will appear after your instructor’s name.
Select your recipients and press the arrow button.
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Add a Subject and write your message in the Body
If you need to attach anything, click Choose File to attach a document
Once you’re finished, click Submit.
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Click Communication & Tools
Click All Instructor Users to send an email to your instructor
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Add a Subject and type your message in the Message box
When you’re finished, click Submit
Instantly connect with your classmates and instructors on
Blackboard IM, the only instant messaging and collaboration
system specifically designed to advance and promote learning.
Use it today to whiteboard with study groups, ask an instructor
a question, or video chat with classmates and colleagues.
Getting started is simple:
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Click on Communication & Tools
Select Blackboard IM
Create an account
Download and install the software to begin
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Have you heard that Blackboard has as mobile app? The
mobile app is free for Blackboard, Android, and i-devices and
can be downloaded from the Device App store for your
specific device. The app is available for all major wireless
carriers.
Having technical problems with Blackboard?
Is the link to your class not appearing in Blackboard?
Please contact Curtis Blakely at extension 3410 if you are a Richmond
or Connersville student.
After normal working hours, please call the Help Desk at 877-489-8324 or
submit a Help Desk ticket by following the link on the Campus Connect login
page.
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Click on student schedule
It will ask for the term “Fall 2013”
Hit the submit button
It will show your current schedule for Fall
2013
This will also show your C# in the upper right
hand corner
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Click on Course
Search
Enter the term “Fall
2013” and hit
submit
Then you will select
your classes from
the drop the drop
down boxes.
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Saving to your computer
Saving to a flash drive
◦ Adding a file to your flash drive with contact
information
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Saving in RTF format
Attaching documents to email or BB