2. Which end is up? An orientation to the LCC network and Blackboard log-in & personalization procedures.

3. Upon completion of this instructional sequence, the learner, using his Internet- enabled office computer, should successfully be able to: Log into the LCC network Log into Blackboard Personalize his/her Staff Information within their Blackboard course areaPersonalize his/her Staff Information within their Blackboard course area

4. What’s in a Name? Using your TUID to log into the LCC Network

5. Logging into the LCC Network is a vital to gain access to: Network drives Printers & other shared resources Course materials

6. Turn on your campus computer! You will see the red Novell log-in screen Use your TUID to log in

7. What’s your Technology User ID? TUID –7 characters long –Last name plus 1 st initial of first name Don’t know your TUID? –Call Help Desk at 483-5221

8. Your TUID goes in the textbox labeled “User Name”. Your password goes into the textbox labeled “Password”.

9. Look at this example. Your name is Ron Lawson. This is what your Novell log-in screen would look like after you have typed in your TUID and password. Click “OK” (in the log-in screen)

10. And now….let’s play a game!

11. Which textbox should you use for entering your TUID? Click on it.

12. Correct! Always type your TUID into the textbox labeled “Username”.

13. Sorry! You must always type your TUID into the textbox labeled “Username”.

14. Which textbox should you use for entering your password? Click on it.

15. Correct! Always type your password into the textbox labeled “Password”.

16. Sorry! You must always type your password into the textbox labeled “Password”.

17. Let’s review how to log into the LCC Network. Start up your computer. Type your TUID in the textbox labeled “Username”. –Don’t know your TUID or forgot your password? Call the Help Desk at 483-1552. Type your password into the textbox labeled “Password”.

18. Now you should feel more comfortable logging into the LCC Network. You may quit this application and try logging into the network on your own. Or continue on to learn more about logging into Blackboard. Remember…you can always call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you encounter any problems.

19. What’s a nice “Blackboard” like you doing in a place like this? Logging into Blackboard allows you to gain access to your web-based course materials

20. Gaining access to your Blackboard space is vital to Locate and familiarize yourself with the web-based course materials

21. Gentlemen…launch your browser! Double-click the browser icon found on the Desktop Or… go through the Start menu, choosing Programs, then your preferred browser

22. The browser will launch and display the LCC homepage.

23. Select the link “Blackboard Login” (found on the right side of screen)

24. You will be taken to the Blackboard Announcement page. You must click the link “Continue to the Blackboard Login page”

25. Next, you will see a dialog box requesting your Technology User ID and Password. This is the same TUID and Password used to log into the network. Remember, you can call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you have problems

26. And now….let’s play a game!

27. You can access the Blackboard log-in from the the LCC homepage. Click on the correct answer. True False

28. True is Correct! You can access the Blackboard log-in from the the LCC homepage.

29. Sorry! False is incorrect. You can access the Blackboard log-in from the the LCC homepage.

30. You use your Social Security number and TUID to log into Blackboard. Click on the correct answer. True False

31. False is Correct! You must use your TUID and password to log into Blackboard. This is the same combination used to access the network.

32. Sorry! True is incorrect. You must use your TUID and password to log into Blackboard. This is the same combination used to access the network.

33. Let’s review how to log into Blackboard Launch your browser Select the link “Blackboard Login” Right-side of the LCC homepage. You will be taken to the Blackboard Announcement page. Click the link “Continue to the Blackboard Login page” You will be taken to the Blackboard Announcement page. Type your TUID and password into the dialog box Same combination as used to log into the network Remember, you can call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you have any problems.

34. Now you should feel more comfortable logging into Blackboard. You may quit this application and try logging into Blackboard on your own. Or continue on to learn more about personalizing your Staff Information. Remember…you can always call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you encounter any problems.

35. It’s all about me! Personalize your Staff Information within your Blackboard course area

36. Personalizing your Staff Information in your Blackboard space is vital to Allow students to contact when they have questions about the course

37. Once successfully logged into Blackboard, select the name of the course you are teaching from the “My Courses” list.

38. You will arrive at your Blackboard course area. Select “Control Panel” –Left side of the screen

39. Select “Staff Information” from the Content Area in the Control Panel

40. Fill in the Profile form that appears next with your correct contact information At a minimum you will want to include: –Your name –Your office location –Your office phone –Your office hours –Your email address

41. Press “Submit” at the bottom of the form to upload your contact information

42. And now….let’s play a game!

43. To personalize your “Staff Information” in Blackboard, you select the Staff Information link on the left side of your screen. Click on the correct answer. True False

44. False is Correct! To personalize your “Staff Information” you must select Control Panel, Content Area and then Staff Information.

45. Sorry! True is incorrect. To personalize your “Staff Information” you must select Control Panel, Content Area and then Staff Information.

46. Let’s review how to personalize your Staff Information. Log into Blackboard Select your course from the”My Courses” list Select the link “Control Panel” Left-side of the Blackboard screen. You will be taken to the Content Area. Click the link “Staff Information” You will be taken to a form where you can enter your correct contact information Click “Submit” when ready to upload the information Students will view your information using the “Staff Information” link Left-side of the Blackboard screen. Remember, you can call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you have any problems.

47. You now have provided the appropriate information for your students to use when they need to contact you about the course. They can see this information by the selecting the “Staff Information” link

48. You should now be ready to Log into the LCC network Log into Blackboard Personalize your Staff Information within your Blackboard course area Remember, you can call the Help Desk at 483-1552 if you have any problems

49. The End