Can faculty use blackboard as a supplement to their course?

Can faculty use blackboard as a supplement to their course?

Faculty [1] may use Blackboard as a non-required supplement to their course. Faculty may not deliver all or part of their course online in lieu of meeting scheduled class time.

What is the Blackboard course shell (web site)?

Global Campus, in cooperation with CMU IT, provides a Blackboard course shell (Web site) for every course offered. This shell is intended to enhance communication between students and instructors. This document sets the recommended parameters for the use of Blackboard. Faculty [1] may use Blackboard as a non-required supplement to their course.

How do I contact CMU for technical support?

Technical Issues: CMU helpdesk at 800-950-1144 x3662 or direct dial 989-774-3662. Administrator Support Issues: Jeremy Bond or Sue Parker at 800-950-1144 x. 2094 or 2610. [1] This policy does not apply to instructors teaching web-based distance learning courses.

Is blackboard offline on Thursday mornings?

Blackboard may be offline for regular maintenance on Thursday mornings from 1 AM to 7 AM Eastern. If you are experiencing difficulty with Blackboard outside of the maintenance window, please call the CMU Helpdesk at 989.774.3662.

Are the materials posted on Blackboard copyrighted?

All material posted to Blackboard must still comply with copyright laws. Instructors requiring course reserves are required to post electronic versions of the course reserve items in the Blackboard course as provided by the CMU Copyright Office.

Can instructors use blackboard in SBT?

Instructors may use the testing, discussion board or other student features of Blackboard exclusively if conducted in a computer lab during regularly scheduled course times. Instructors should indicate intent to utilize Blackboard when developing the course syllabus in SBT.