Archive for November, 2009


Testing 1-2-3

A low-tech penciled test can be stressful enough, but when you add technology to the mix, it’s even more important to be well prepared.  Check out our Blackboard Test Taking Tips page to make sure technology is a neutral force when you show what you know!

What’s Up, .doc?

bugsThere are many students new to Blackboard who are augmenting their education by developing important computer skills.  Knowing how to open, create and submit appropriate file types for various documents can be a marketable asset worth learning.  Instructors will usually specify what file types they can accept, which you must adhere to when submitting your work.  Some common file examples for documents would be .doc or .docx, .pdf, and .rtf.

Using the right program is the first key to achieving the correct file type… The second key is clicking File and Save As (not Save) and selecting the specified file type before naming your file. View Full Article »

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