Blackboard Basic for Students

Location: Online

Target Audience: All students

Medium of Instruction: English

Summary

LEARN@PolyU (理學網) is a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) powered by Blackboard Learn, Anthology, designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience for PolyU students. It provides a centralized platform for delivering online courses, managing course content, facilitating communication, and conducting assessments. The system supports various tools, including Zoom, Class Collaborate, and Panopto, to enable virtual learning, assignment submissions, and course interaction. This Workshop introduces the key features, functionalities, and best practices for using LEARN@PolyU mobile app effectively.

Objective

The objective of this workshop is to familiarize PolyU students with the LEARN@PolyU platform, guiding them on how to access, navigate, and utilize its features for effective learning. It aims to equip students with the knowledge to manage course enrollment, access materials, submit assignments, participate in online tests, communicate with instructors, and understand course archive policies.

What You Will Learn

• How to log in and navigate the LEARN@PolyU platform and its mobile app.
• How to access and manage course content, assignments, and online tests.
  
• How to use communication tools like Zoom, Class Collaborate, and Panopto for virtual learning.
  
• How to view grades and feedback from instructors.
  
• Best practices for taking online tests and submitting assignments.
  
• The course archive policy and how to retain course materials.
  
• How to seek support and provide feedback for the platform.

Agenda

• Introduction to LEARN@PolyU (理學網) and Bb Mobile App
  • Overview of the Learning Management System and its role in online education.
• Login and Blackboard App
  
  • Steps to access LEARN@PolyU and use the mobile app.
• Institution Page and Activity Stream
  
  • Understanding the landing page and activity notifications.
• Courses and Enrollment
  
  • Understand course enrollment and the course homepage.
• Course Content and Materials
  
  • Accessing and managing course resources in both Basic and Ultra Course View.
• Assignments and Online Tests
  
  • Submitting assignments, using Turnitin for plagiarism detection, and tips for online tests.
• Viewing Grades and Feedback
  
  • How to check grades and access instructor feedback.
• Communication Tools
  
  • Using Panopto for video assignments, and Zoom for virtual sessions.
• Course Archive Policy
  
  • Understanding the 12-month access limit and how to retain materials.
• Support and Feedback
  
  • How to access support and provide feedback through the online questionnaire.