Q: I am unsure what some of the exam settings mean in Blackboard. How can I learn more?
A: Try this interactive tutorial; don’t forget to log into Blackboard to access the tutorial.

Q: I feel I’m ready for finals, but I’m not sure about my students. How can I help them get ready for online finals?
A: Consider sharing these links with your students:

Q: I can’t seem to find an assignment in Grade Center that I already graded. Where could it be?
A: Have you by chance hidden the column? Learn more about how you can find out if a column is hidden and how you can have it appear again.

Q: I have only graded a few students’ assignments and now the rest of the class is asking about their grades. Why is this happening and how can I prevent it?
A: Students will be notified immediately after you have submitted a grade for their assignment; however, you can temporarily hide the Grade Center column until you have finished grading the entire class, then you can give them access to their grades. See this video tutorial for more information.

Q: My students’ letter grades don’t appear to be correct according to my department’s grading scheme. What went wrong and how can I fix it?
A: The default letter grading scheme in Blackboard is only an example, so you might need to revise it to fit your department’s grading scheme. This video tutorial will show you how to do that.


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