kent state blackboard how to make course unavailable

by Dr. Korey O'Connell Jr. 9 min read

SET COURSE END DATE To make a course become unavailable on a specific date, select the checkbox next to End Date, then enter the date as MM/DD/YYYY (or click the calendar icon to the right of the date field to pop open the calendar). 7.

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Why is my course not showing up in Blackboard Learn?

The Department Scheduler creates your course shell and enables the course in Banner for Blackboard Learn. If your course is not showing up in your Blackboard Learn course list, please contact your Department Scheduler ASAP.

How do I Sync my course (s) with Blackboard Learn?

Use the Sync Tool when you are not able to view your course (s) in Blackboard Learn, use SYNC in your FlashLine account to resolve the issue. Verify your Student Roster by going into your course, going to Control Panel, clicking on Users and Groups then clicking on Users.

When does the contract with blackboard end?

Our contract with Blackboard ends June 30th, 2022 . Access to previous classes in Blackboard will not be available after this date. Blackboard will not be available for Intersession or Summer I, II, III classes. Blackboard courses will not automatically migrate to Canvas.

Is Blackboard Learn down on Sundays?

Blackboard Learn's scheduled maintenance windows are on Sundays from 5am - 7am. During this time, Blackboard Learn may be down for regular maintenance so please plan your course activities accordingly. Check the status of Blackboard Services current service status any time.

How to make a course unavailable on a specific date?

To make a course become unavailable on a specific date, select the checkbox next to End Date, then enter the date as MM/DD/YYYY (or click the calendar icon to the right of the date field to pop open the calendar).

Does Blackboard Learn have a start or end date?

By default, your Blackboard Learn courses are set up to be continuously available, which means there are no start or end dates associated with your courses. As soon as a course appears in your course list, enrolled students can see it. Enrolled students will also continue to have access to their old courses.

How to access my course on Learn.kent.edu?

You can also access your course by logging into Flashline and clicking on the Blackboard button in the top navigation of the homepage.

What is Kent email?

Kent email is used for all official communication from the university and will be used by your instructors. When you first enter your course, look for the Syllabus or any Getting Started information. The syllabus is your instructor’s outline and description of the course. It will list a description of the course including learning outcomes, ...

How to address an email to an instructor?

When you send an email to your instructor, remember that this is a professional exchange. You should begin with a salutation Dear Dr. X. If you are not sure if they have a Ph.D., you might say Dear Professor X. Let them tell you if they’d prefer to be addressed in a less formal manner. Make sure that you are concise and specific in your communication. State clearly in the subject line what the email concerns. Be sure to say who you are and which class you are in. (Your instructor probably teaches several classes.) If you have a request, be sure to put it in the first or second paragraph. Brevity is your friend in written communications.

Can instructors hold live classes?

Some instructors may choose to not hold live class sessions and opt for asynchronous delivery. In that case, they will post content and exercises for you to complete on your own. They will stipulate the due dates and expectations for your participation.

Can you send assignments via email to instructor?

Your instructor may have added submission areas for assessments in Blackboard, check your course and if you are unsure, contact your instructor. Other instructors may ask you to send in your assignments via email. It is important to closely follow the directions of your instructors in each of your classes.

Can you use Collaborate Ultra in Blackboard?

Your instructor may also use Collaborate Ultra in your Blackboard class to hold video conferences, office hours, or individual meetings.

Does Kent State University use Proctorio?

Kent State University uses Proctorio as our automated remote test proctoring service. If your course is using Proctorio, you will need the Proctorio Chrome browser extension .

Blackboard Retirement

Our contract with Blackboard ends June 30th, 2022 . Access to previous classes in Blackboard will not be available after this date. Blackboard will not be available for Intersession or Summer I, II, III classes.

Make the Switch to Canvas

Blackboard courses will not automatically migrate to Canvas. Prior to June 30th, be sure to migrate content from any courses that you wish to retain or use in Canvas.

Migrate your course content

Migrate Blackboard course content to Canvas. Spring 2022 courses will be available for content migration, starting May 18th.

Save student data (as needed)

Download and securely save any student data you wish to access in the future. You may need access to previous student data (e.g., grade disputes, incompletes, student records, accreditation, etc.). Not sure about what student data to save? Please reach out to your academic leadership for guidance.

Schedule 1:1 Help and Support

Schedule a 1:1 consultation with our online support staff. We have a dedicated team of Instructional Designers and Educational Technologists, who work closely with our faculty to make sure that our transition from Blackboard to Canvas is a smooth process.

How to remove someone from a course?

Remove people. Select the Remove Member icon to remove a person from your course. This action also deletes all data and grades associated with the person. You'll receive a pop-up confirmation window. To keep the data, you can cancel and deny the person's access to your course instead.

How to enroll people in a course?

If allowed by your institution, you can enroll people in your course. Select the Enroll People icon at the top of the roster to open the Enroll People panel.

What does roster mean in a course?

The roster indicates the person's status with a gray profile picture with a diagonal line. The person no longer sees your course on the Courses page. Administrators make users unavailable at the system level, which is different than when you deny a user access to your course from the roster. Unavailable users at the system level can't log into ...

How to reverse a selection in a roster?

Select one or more people. They immediately appear in the roster list. To reverse a selection, select a person's name again.

Can students self enroll in courses?

Students can't self-enroll in courses at this time.

Can administrators make users unavailable?

Administrators make users unavailable at the system level, which is different than when you deny a user access to your course from the roster. Unavailable users at the system level can't log into the system.