Basics for Students

Assistance for students using instructional technology tools, such as Blackboard, LockDown Browser, and installing Microsoft 365 apps.

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Troubleshoot Missing Blackboard Emails

There are many options you can use to stay informed of Blackboard activity, including stream, email, and push notifications. Sometimes, even if...

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Install Office 365 Apps

While the web-based versions of Office apps Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are both useful and convenient, they are not as full-featured as the...

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Assessment Details & Information

To view a Blackboard assessment's, Details & Information, click on the assessment in the Content list. 

This...

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iPhone and Collaborate

It is possible to access both Blackboard and Blackboard Collaborate using an iPhone. There is a Blackboard App available in the AppStore, which...

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Assignment Submission (Classic)

Beneath the assignment information you'll find the submission space.

In some cases, your professor may indicate that you can write...

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Introduction to Classic Course Sites

Blackboard course sites come in two styles -- Classic and Ultra. Many of your courses will be presented in the classic style. This video...

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Find the Assignment Write Submission Box for Uploads

If you need to embed a YuJa video into a homework assignment submission, you'll need to open the "CREATE SUBMISSION" section to...

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Introduction to Ultra Course Sites

Ultra-style course sites function a little differently than classic style course sites. This video introduces the ultra-style course site. This...

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Blackboard - Logging in and Navigation

Blackboard is the heart of your online education experience at Detroit Mercy. In the following video, we walk through the basics of...

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View Video Quiz Scores & Responses

Video quiz grades are available on the YuJa Media Library platform once the quiz has closed.