Category: Blackboard 8
Some users have reported intermittent problems when attempting timed quizzes in Blackboard while using Internet Explorer 8. The reported issue results in the submit and save buttons on the quiz being blocked by the quiz timer, preventing the user from submitting the quiz. Users experiencing this problem can usually resolve the issue by selecting ‘Compatibility Mode’ from the ‘Tools’ drop down menu in IE8, and accessing the quiz again. Alternatively, other web browsers, such as Firefox 3 should work without issue.
Case in point: timed quizzes
http://screencast.com/t/AOZXhvarV8nS
versus
http://screencast.com/t/POOcsXepzLX
It does happen that the instructor cannot add the assignment because the Select Section it is not available under Assignment Content Area.To have the Select Section available where the instructor can enable the Assignment go to Control Panel > Manage Tools > Content Type Availability > enable Assignment
Brief video on how to exempt a grade and revert it back to the original
http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/itl/blackboard/v08/05_exemptgrade.swf
The Assignment feature lets you create an assignment area for your students to upload their assignments (e.g., Microsoft Word Files), which you can then view or download for later viewing.
Note: this tool replaces the digital drop box in the latest version of Blackboard. The tool works automatically with the Grade Center and allows for more grading features.
Documenting Student Attendance - Blackboard does not offer a built-in attendance function. However, here are some ideas for using Blackboard to help track attendance.
See how to download a roster from Blackboard step-by-step. So simple! Use the roster to keep your attendance.
To add the Calendar to the Course menu go to Control Panel > Manage Course Menu > Tool Link > Add New Area > On the drop down menu selected Calendar Option> On the Field name add Course Calendar > Done.
