Remote Teaching FAQ
- I have never logged into Blackboard do I have an account?
- I have never used Blackboard Collaborate
- What do I need before I start to teach remotely?
- An Internet connected PC with a mic for audio
- I am on campus but do I do not have internet access.How do I connect to the USJ Network?
- USJ systems should connect automatically to the Wifi and if not contact the helpdesk.If you are having issues connecting to the USJ Wifi with a personal computer check here - Connecting to the USJ-WiFi
- I am an adjunct that does not have a USJ issued computer, how do I do this?
- Adjuncts can use Blackboard collaborate with personal computers or schedule their class in a classroom with the appropriate technology.Check here for how to do this - AdAstra Class Scheduling
- I use VDI lab systems in my class how can my students use this service remotely?
- I am teaching in an unfamiliar classroom, how do I use the projector, screen, or other equipment in the room?
Resources for Faculty
Managing Your Course View
Adding Content to Blackboard: Syllabus or Other
Creating a Test in Blackboard
Blackboard Student Preview Mode
Creating a Turnitin Direct Assignment on Blackboard
Creating Assignments in Blackboard
Getting Started with Blackboard Collaborate Ultra as a Course Instructor
Using Echo360 To Record Lectures (external link)
Instructions to Start Using Microsoft Teams
- In addition to these highlighted articles, you can use this site to locate many additional Knowledge Base articles on a broad range of IT topics at USJ.
- 1. Use the Search feature in the upper right of any page
- 2. Check some of our common tags, or link to tags at the top of any Knowledge Base article. This will bring up all articles related to that tag
- a. Blackboard
- b. Online
- 3. If you are still not able to locate an answer to your question, use the Services section to submit a request for help to the Service Desk