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Student Orientation
Getting Started with Blackboard
Instructional Technology and
Distance Education Services
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Email: [email protected]
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Announcements The top header of the page will be Announcements from TAMIU. Click on more announcements to display all announcements.
My Courses List of courses from current semesters.
Report Card Displays your grades from all your courses.
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How to Log in to Blackboard
Step 1 - Sign into Uconnect and click on the eLearning icon OR go to https://elearning.tamiu.edu. Click on
Step 2 - Enter your NetID (Ex: Email is jane.doe@dusty.tamiu.edu, but only jane.doe is your NetID) and password.
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Instructional Technology and
Distance Education Services
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Email: [email protected]
Support Services & Resources Multitude of support services and resources about University information and technology
Organizations
You will see organizations you belong to.
Courses (Check Course Menu)
Syllabus Will display each course’s syllabus. Check it often as it is subject to change.
Content Course materials such as notes, assignments, discussions, tests, etc.
Announcements Course specific announcements.
Calendar Dynamic calendar for all courses.
Course Messages Course messages are communication between students and instructors inside the course. Dusty email can be used for communication with the entire University outside of the course.
My Grades Course specific grades.
Student Resources Available University and technical resources for students.
Website Killam Library’s homepage.
Resources Links to services offered by the Library.
Hours Up-to-date Library hours.
Book Loan Book loan information.