LTCY 518 Literacy Education and

LTCY 518 Literacy Education and Technology - Dr. Pam Petty - pam@pampetty.com

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Blackboard Tips

Blackboard Tips

Frequently Asked Questions on using Blackboard

Q. How do I sign onto Blackboard?

A. Go to this site: http://ecourses.wku.edu

2) username: your username for your WKU email address

3) password: same as the password for your WKU email account

4) If you do not know what your Western email address is, or do not know your email password, go to the WKU Accounts Management Page to find out.

4) Click on LTCY 518 Literacy Education and Technology

Q. How do I change my email address in Blackboard to the one I check EVERY DAY?

A. Once you have logged onto Blackboard, do the following:

1. Click STUDENT TOOLS

2. Click STUDENT INFORMATION

3. You will see a listing of an email address, change it to the one you check EVERY DAY.

Q. How to I set up my Student Homepage in Blackboard?

A. Once you have logged onto Blackboard, do the following:

1. Click on STUDENT TOOLS

2. Click on EDIT HOMEPAGE

3. If you have a photo that you would like to use and don't have it saved as a digital image, mail it to Pam Petty at home and she will scan the photo and send you the file via email.

4. To view all student homepages go to COMMUNICATION then ROSTER then click on students' names.

Please include the following information on your Personal Homepage in Blackboard.

1. The name you would like for us to use when talking to you (i.e., Pamela = Pam).

2. The town in which you live.

3. Your major or area of interest.

4. The degrees you presently have and/or your plans for future degrees.

5. Some information about yourself that makes you unique or interesting (everyone is ... doesn't have to be anything spectacular ... i.e., I like reading for pleasure, growing flowers, and spending time with my family. I also LOVE my XM radio, driving, and being on the lake.)

6. A description of your present position and your daily teaching.

7. Any family information you want us to know.

8. Include a digital photo if you have one.

In case you missed my photo elsewhere on my websites, here I am:

9. You may include links to your favorite Internet sites at the bottom of the page ... those are always fun.

10. Please include the above information in paragraph form ... it will read as though you were just orally telling us about yourself.

NOTE: This information is in a "closed" environment ... it is not on the Internet for anyone outside our class to read. This exercise takes the place of going around the room and introducing ourselves as in a traditional class meeting.