Navigating a Blackboard Module Site

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Navigating a Blackboard Module Site

“How are Blackboard module sites organised?”

For each module you are studying, you will have a structured Blackboard sites where you will find the module handbook, learning materials released each week, online activities to complete and assessment submission points. Each school has a different site structure to reflect the needs of the disciplines in that school.

Broadly speaking, each school site will have the following areas:

Announcements: A notice board with the latest communications from staff. Check regularly.
Module Handbook: The module handbook setting out the module learning outcomes, structure of the module and assessment deadlines. Check in week 1 and use for reference throughout.
Module Content: Folders organised by week or learning Block containing PowerPoints and other Materials used on the module. Check every week.
Contact Details: Module Leader and Programme Administrator contact information.
Assessments: Assessment details and Assessment Submission Points.
My Grades: Assessment results for this module.
Regulations and Policies: Important information concerning the regulation and policy related to your module.

A screenshot of the first part of the navigation links menu found on a Blackboard module site. The list of links is shown on a black background, they are as follows: Announcements, module handbook, module content, contact details, assessments, my rades and regulation and policies.

Reading List: A specially curated selection of texts core to this module. Check every week.
My Library: Links to the Library website, Referencing Handbook and subject-specific Lib Guide.
Collaborate Ultra: Online lecture and seminar tools for staff and students on the module. You may have scheduled sessions delivered via Blackboard Collaborate.
LinkedIn Learning: A curated selection of video tutorials from LinkedIn.
Learning at Lincoln: Tips from current students, advice from tutors and links to resources and support on all aspects of learning and teaching at the University of Lincoln.
Calendar: When your academic creates content with a due date, it appears automatically in the calendar.

A screenshot of the second part of the navigation links menu found on a Blackboard module site. The list of links is shown on a black background, they are as follows: Reading list, my library, collaborate ultra, access linkedin learning, access learning at lincoln, calendar.

You may also see menu links to the following areas:

Discussion Board: Forums for peer-to-peer discussions.
Blackboard Tools: The full list of digital education tools on Blackboard.
Poll Everywhere: A link to the classroom voting tool.