In the event of a campus shutdown, you can follow the steps below to quickly transition your face-to-face class to an online class.

• Sign in to Blackboard - southplainscollege.blackboard.com
  • Watch the "How To" video
• Upload your syllabus into Blackboard.
  • Getting Started in Blackboard -
    • Where Do I Start Help Page
    • Getting Started Building Your Course
  • Create structure for your course -
    • Where Do I Start Help Page
  • You can add containers for your content -
    • Creating Course Content Help Page
    • Watch the "How To" video 

Upload Your Content

• Post your PowerPoint presentations, lecture notes, and/or other instructional materials in Blackboard. Learn More
  • Save your files to your Content Collection in Blackboard
    • • Watch the "How To" video 

Engage With Your Students

• Post discussion questions in Blackboard to continue your face-to-face conversations.
• Communicate with your students using Announcements, Course Messages, and Email in Blackboard.
• Use Bb Collaborate Ultra to hold live virtual sessions with students. You can access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from your Blackboard shell.
  • Watch the "How To" video

Create Tests and Assignments

• Simple quizzes and assignments where students can upload work could all be helpful as you temporarily teach at a distance. Training and support documents for developing assignments and quizzes are also available.
  • Grading Items Help Page 
  • Watch the "How To" video

Offer Support

• Be flexible and patient. This may be the first time both you and your students are using Blackboard for course assignments.