Questions and Answers
If you use a wireless connection to take a test in Blackboard, your connection may be interrupted by interference from any mobile device, cordless phone, or microwave.
True
Text that you submit on the Discussion Board can only be seen by the instructor.
False
If an assessment does not include questions that must be graded by your instructor, Blackboard will display your grade for the test after it has been submitted successfully.
True
Email your instructor immediately if you are unable to complete an exam due to technical difficulties.
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Prior to taking a test, reboot your computer particularly if it has been running for a while.
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After logging into your Blackboard account, you will never be required to enter a separate password provided by your instructor to begin a test.
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On Wake Tech's Blackboard login page, you will find a link to Blackboard's Browser Compatibility Chart.
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You can always edit or delete your own Discussion Board threads.
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Blackboard's Assignment tool allows students to attach multiple files to one assignment.
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Blackboard's Message tool sends notifications to student e-mail accounts.
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In Blackboard, where should you look to make sure that your instructor has received an assignment that you have submitted with the Assignment tool?
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Most exams and quizzes have a time limit set by the instructor.
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When you are in the middle of typing a response to a Discussion Board topic and are interrupted before you finish, you can save the thread as a draft.
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Students may preview online courses in Blackboard.
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In answering essay questions in Blackboard, students may type answers directly into the question's text field or copy and paste answers from a word processing program into the text field.
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What can you do in Blackboard?
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When you complete a test in Blackboard, how do you know that your test was submitted successfully?
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Never double-click to open an exam or quiz link.
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When naming a file to upload into an assignment in Blackboard, it is okay to use special characters (#, ~, @, $, %, &, *, ).
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Blackboard's Discussion Board allows you to post responses to discussion topics any time within the limits set by your instructor.
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If you do not answer all of the questions on a test, a warning message will appear after you click the Submit button.
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Your instructor has no way of knowing when you are working on your course in Blackboard.
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What do online courses at Wake Tech have?
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Students taking courses are required to use Wake Tech e-mail accounts (@my.waketech.edu) to communicate with instructors.
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Students taking courses log into Blackboard with their 'key account' username and password.
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To read important announcements from your instructor or from the Blackboard system administrator, click on Collaboration.
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After completing a test or quiz, students can view the submission details in My Grades.
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Enter your course by clicking on the course name in your Course List that appears in the WTCC Blackboard Home page.
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The Send E-mail feature, listed under Tools, will allow you to send an e-mail to your instructor and to fellow students directly from your online course in Blackboard.
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Students can see withdrawn courses in their Course List.
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Students should regularly check an online course for new announcements, course materials, assignments, quizzes, or tests.
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Students should go to http://www.blackboard.com to log into Wake Tech's online courses.
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Students cannot check their grades in Blackboard.
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Study Notes
Wireless Connections and Testing
- Wireless connections may be disrupted by interference from mobile devices, cordless phones, or microwaves.
Discussion Board Visibility
- Posts on the Discussion Board are visible to all participants, not just instructors.
Assessment Grading
- Grades for assessments will be displayed after submission if no instructor-graded questions are included.
Technical Difficulties
- In case of technical issues during an exam, contact the instructor with detailed information, including browser, OS, ISP, and error messages.
System Maintenance
- Rebooting the computer before tests can help free memory and establish a fresh connection to Blackboard.
Test Access
- A separate password provided by the instructor will be required for test access, contrary to common belief.
Browser Compatibility
- A link to Blackboard's Browser Compatibility Chart is available on the login page, aiding users in selecting the optimal web browser.
Editing Discussion Threads
- Students cannot edit or delete posts on the Discussion Board once created.
Assignment Submissions
- The Assignment tool allows for the attachment of multiple files to a single submission.
Messaging Notifications
- Blackboard's Message tool does not send notifications to student email accounts.
Assignment Confirmation
- Students should check both the Submission Confirmation window and their Grades to ensure assignments have been received.
Exam Timing
- Most exams have a time limit, with warnings provided as time expires; not adhering to the limit may result in zeros.
Saving Work in Progress
- Drafts can be saved while composing responses on the Discussion Board if interrupted.
Course Previews
- Students have the ability to preview online courses in Blackboard.
Essay Responses
- Students can directly type or paste responses into essay question fields in Blackboard.
Email Features
- Blackboard allows for sending emails to instructors or classmates within the platform.
Test Submission Confirmation
- A submission confirmation window shows essential details about the test once submitted.
Exam Access
- It is advised not to double-click exam links to avoid issues.
File Naming Protocols
- Special characters should not be used when naming files for uploads in assignments.
Discussion Board Interaction
- Responses can be posted at any time within set limits, allowing for flexible interaction.
Unanswered Questions
- A warning will appear for unanswered questions upon test submission, allowing students to return if time permits.
Instructor Monitoring
- Instructors can track when students are active within their courses in Blackboard.
Course Structure
- Online courses have defined start and end dates, as well as due dates for assignments.
Communication Requirements
- Students must use Wake Tech email accounts for instructor communication.
Login Credentials
- Students log into Blackboard using their "key account" username and password.
Important Announcements
- Collaboration is not the correct place for important announcements; students should check dedicated areas for updates.
Submission Viewing
- After completing an exam, submission details can be viewed in My Grades.
Course Navigation
- Access courses by clicking on the course name listed in the Course List on the Blackboard Home page.
Email Communication
- The Send E-mail feature allows students to contact instructors and peers directly from the course platform.
Course Withdrawal Visibility
- Withdrawn courses are not displayed in a student’s Course List.
Announcement Checking
- Regularly checking online courses for new announcements and materials is essential.
Login Locations
- Students must avoid the Blackboard website to log into Wake Tech courses; they should use the official portal.
Grade Checking
- Students can view their grades within Blackboard.
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