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The Information found on this page is intended to provide you with instructions to frequently asked questions regarding Blackboard Learn.
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Blackboard Help Site for Ultra Courses (Link)
Blackboard Original vs Ultra Courses (PDF-577KB)
Common Tasks in Original and Ultra Courses (PDF-134KB)
Using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor in an Ultra Course (video)
Submit a Video Assignment in Blackboard Ultra Using Panopto (Link)
Obtain Debug Code for Ultra Course Issue (PDF-225KB)
Blackboard FAQs (PDF-184KB)
Blackboard Learn Ultra Quick Start Guide (PDF-1.9MB)
Blackboard Learn Ultra Student Flyer (PDF-1.1MB )
Courses Page Overview (PDF-539KB)
Access Course Files in Alternative Formats (PDF-245KB)
Accessing Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from a Link (PDF-342KB)
Online Learning Readiness Information and Quiz (Link)
Download the Blackboard Mobile App (PDF-184KB)
Video Conferencing Resources (Link)
Google Chrome (Link)
Firefox (Link)
Safari (Link)
Blackboard is the Learning Management System (LMS) used by Winthrop University. Blackboard is used for all online and hybrid courses at Winthrop, as well as many face-to-face courses.
Log in to Blackboard (Video)
Log in to Blackboard Tutorial (PDF-3.1MB)
Upload an Avatar Profile Picture (PDF-225KB)
Make sure you have a Winthrop e-mail account set up. If you do not have a Winthrop e-mail account, please go to 01 McBryde or set up a new student account online.
If you add an online course late, contact the instructor to notify them that you have added the course.
Review the system requirements and make the necessary updates to your personal computer. Blackboard will not function properly if your computer does not meet these requirements.
Review the Online Learning Readiness Information page.
Login to Blackboard at https://bb-winthrop.blackboard.com/ultra/ on the very first day that the course is scheduled to begin so that you can determine if there are any issues with your login.
Review the online tutorials on this page to familiarize yourself with Blackboard.
Download the Blackboard Mobile App (PDF-184KB)
The Blackboard Homepage (PDF-404KB)
The Course Homepage (PDF-281KB)
Navigating the Course Menu (PDF-305KB)
The Content Editor (PDF-184KB)
Create a Discussion Thread (PDF-338KB)
Reply to a Discussion Thread (PDF-357KB)
Expectation for Student-Produced Audio and Video (PDF-218KB)
Submit an Assignment (PDF-425KB)
Submit a TurnItIn Assignment (PDF-259KB)
View Feedback on a Turnitin Assignment (PDF-488KB)
Submit a Student Learning & Licensure Assignment in Blackboard (PDF-337KB)
Submit an Assignment for Program Assessment (PDF-419KB)
Submit and Comment on Videos in a Panopto Assignment Folder (PDF-621KB)
Submit a Video Assignment in Blackboard Using Panopto (Link)
Submit a Video Assignment in Blackboard Ultra Using Panopto (Link)
Record a Video Using Panopto (PDF-279 KB ) - for video assignments and discussion threads
Take a Quiz in a Panopto Video (Link)
Panopto Troubleshooting Guide (Link)
Panopto Support Site (Link)
Download images to use as a virtual background in your Panopto videos:
Create a Journal Entry (PDF-317KB)
Create a Blog Entry (PDF-453KB)
Create a Wiki Page (PDF-313KB)
Collaborate Ultra Supported Browsers (Link)
Collaborate Ultra Best Practices (Link)
Join a Collaborate Ultra Session in Blackboard (PDF-553KB)
Join a Collaborate Ultra Session from a Link (PDF-408KB)
Collaborate Ultra Webcam Views (PDF-1MB)
Manage your Network Connection in Collaborate Ultra (Link)
Collaborate Ultra Presenter Role Instructions (PDF-95.2KB)
Record and Share a Collaborate Ultra Session (PDF-255KB)
Collaborate Ultra Training Resources (Link)
Join a Zoom Meeting in Blackboard (PDF-251KB)
Send a Message (PDF-267KB)
Send an E-mail (PDF-264KB)
Forward Blackboard E-mails to a Personal E-mail Account (PDF-340KB)
Add a Course Calendar to your Gmail Calendar (PDF-263KB)
Check your Grades in Blackboard (Video)
Share a Badge or Certificate (PDF-462KB)
Access Course Files in Alternative Formats (PDF-245KB)
Activate the High Contrast Color Setting (PDF-314KB)
Expectations for Student-Produced Audio and Video (PDF-218KB)
Accessibility in Blackboard Products (Link)
