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- Blackboard was recently upgraded to version 8.0. For an overview of the new and enhanced features, see our Blackboard Upgrade Video. For the latest updates and information, visit the NYU Blackboard News blog.
- The best way to request help with a Blackboard-
related question is to use the Ask ITS Contact Us form. - NYU Blackboard is currently used by more than 3,000 faculty and 38,000 students at New York University.
About NYU Blackboard
The NYU Blackboard online learning system enables NYU faculty to utilize the Web to enhance classroom instruction without having to learn HTML. Professors can use NYU Blackboard to create full-featured, online course environments for the members of their class to provide:
- Easy access to content, including articles, images, and multimedia
- Enhanced communication, including class email lists, discussion boards, and real-time chat
- Streamlined assessment, including tests, surveys, and grading, as well as many other features
Faculty Information
For instructions on using NYU Blackboard, browse the Ask ITS Blackboard knowledgbase.
Popular support topics include:
- How to Use the Course Request Form
- Request an NYU Blackboard course (NYU NetID required)
- Activate Your NYUHome Service (required for Blackboard use)
- Access a course site through NYUHome (go to the Blackboard Courses channel in the Academic tab)
- Where's my course?
- Checking the Student Roster
- Add Users by Role
- Sending an Email
- Grade Center Features and Navigation
- The Assignment Tool
- Course Access and Availability
- Modifying the Course Menu
- Customizing Your Course
- Adding or Modifying Announcements
- Uploading a Syllabus (or Other Document)
- Using the Discussion Board
- Reusing Content
To ask a Blackboard-related question or report a problem with the system, fill out the Ask ITS Contact Us form (be sure to select Blackboard as the subject) or call the ITS Client Services Center at 1-212-998-3333.
Student Information
You will need active NYUHome service in order to use NYU Blackboard. To activate the service, follow the instructions at http://start.nyu.edu, then log in to NYUHome with your NetID and password. If an instructor is using NYU Blackboard for one of your academic courses, you will be enrolled automatically when you register for the class.
To access NYU Blackboard, log in to NYUHome, click on the Academics tab, then click on the course link in the list provided. If the class you are looking for does not appear in the list, try clicking the "Update Classes Information" link at the bottom of the channel. If you experience trouble accessing an NYU Blackboard site, browse the Ask ITS Blackboard knowledgbase, fill out the Ask ITS Contact Us form, or contact ITS Client Services at 1-212-998-3333.
Last reviewed: December 12, 2008