Student Success with Bb
Learn ways to use Bb to promote student success -- even before the term begins!
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Communicating with StudentsEmail, Bb messages, Bb announcements -- Find out which is best for your needs...
Connect with Blackboard Students EarlyConnect with your students before the start of the term. Learn how to share links to your syllabus, first lesson, and more, whether they are located in OneDrive or even in Blackboard.
How to Allow Early Access to Bb LessonSometimes a student needs access to a Blackboard module ahead of the date when the rest of the class will see the content. Here are instructions on setting early access for a student.
S.O.S. Discussion Forum to the RescueThere are serious benefits to setting up a discussion forum for student questions in your Blackboard course
Sharing Your Blackboard SyllabusLearn how to share your syllabus with students even before Blackboard is available at the start of the term
Student Access to Course Content in BlackboardSet Availability on course content. Learn how to set Due Dates, Display After dates, Availability date ranges, and adaptive release to control student access to your Blackboard course content
Student IntroductionsHere is some guidance to help you create a fun, engaging activity for online student introductions
Student SuccessA good approach to helping students succeed is to recognize factors associated with student persistence in online courses.
Students Having Trouble Opening or Viewing ContentIf students cannot see your course modules or pages, open the files you provided, view images or videos in your class, or something similar, check here for solutions.
View Blackboard as a StudentLearn how to see Blackboard as a student, using student preview, as well as where to view assignment and test feedback.

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