Category Archives: For Faculty

Converting a Word File to Test Questions (With Help From IDS)

The question-creation process in Blackboard can be a little tedious. If you’re looking to create a test or pool of questions quickly, a faster option may be to send IDS an appropriately formatted Word file. IDS can generate a question pool or test from that Word (or other simple text) file in about two business days. Just email the file to ids@udmercy.edu In your email, indicate the course you’d like the questions added to, preferably by CRN or courseID (e.g.,...

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Create Assessment, Tests Surveys & Pools , , , , , , Updated: February 5, 2016

Adding your Blackboard profile image and bio

To add your image and update your profile, click on your name in the upper right corner once you are signed into Blackboard. Click on the first icon in the upper left labeled “Edit My Blackboard Profile” From here, you can link your Blackboard profile to your Facebook and/or Twitter account(s), or just upload a picture of yourself by clicking on the “Change Picture” icon. then click on the “Upload New” button to upload a new photo Then Select an...

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Communicate, FAQ, My Knowledge , , , Updated: February 4, 2014

Create a Grade Center category

Whether you’re using a weighted column to calculate your students’ final grade or putting together a smart view to make it easier to look at groups of columns, using categories can make your Grade Center experience significantly more efficient. The default course shell comes with a handful of categories pre-created for you, but you may find these labels are insufficient. Fortunately, it’s very easy to create a new categories and apply even apply them quickly to multiple columns at once....

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Grade Center , , Updated: January 25, 2013
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