Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

This page provides an overview of eLearning, the official learning management system (LMS) used at Texas A&M International University. eLearning is currently hosted by Blackboard.

Quick Links: Logging into Blackboard | Blackboard Student Training Videos | Blackboard Portfolio Training Videos

Blackboard Student Orientations

Online Orientations

Watch the general "Blackboard Student Navigation" workshop on

(short version) or (long version)

Download or Print the Getting Started with Blackboard quick guide.

Detailed training videos may be found below under "Blackboard Student Training Videos".

Face-to-Face Orientations

Face-to-face Blackboard orientations are available the first two weeks of every semester. To check the Blackboard Student Orientation schedule, go to the OIT Professional Development website, log in with your student credentials, and self-register for a workshop.You can also schedule a one-on-one Blackboard orientation by contacting the OIT Helpdesk at (956) 326-2310 and asking for an eLearning Coordinator's assistance.

Logging into Blackboard

When you are enrolled in a course that utilizes Blackboard, you are in a virtual classroom. Your NetID (username) and password protect your data, like a key does for your locker. To log into Blackboard:

Option 1

1. Log into Uconnect (http://uconnect.tamiu.edu/), and click on the eLearning logo on the upper right hand corner.
   

Option 2

1. In a web browser's address bar, type https://elearning.tamiu.edu/.
2. Locate and click the the "Log In" button.
   
3. On the next page, log in with your student credentials. (Your NetID (username) and password are the same as your University NetID and password.)

After you have successfully logged on, you will automatically be able to see links to all courses for which you are enrolled inside the Blackboard Learn system.

Updating Your Blackboard Avatar

Use the following document for instructions on how to update your Blackboard avatar with your picture.

• How to Update your Blackboard Avatar

Blackboard Student Training Videos by Atomic Learning

Below are a list of selected student training videos from Atomic Learning on the Blackboard Learn system. Click on a link and log in with your student NetID and password to view these videos.

Getting Started

• What you'll learn in this training
• Global Navigation menu
• View common area information
• Add module content
• Module settings
• Change the workspace look
• Arrange the modules
• Explore the notifications dashboard

My Institution Tools

• Institution tools overview
• Use the announcement tools
• Use the calendar tool
• Use the task tool
• View your grades
• Send an email
• Use the directory

Manage Your Personal Information

• Edit your personal information
• Add an avatar/edit settings
• Change personal settings
• Change privacy options

Content Areas

• Content area overview
• Modify the course navigation menu
• Navigate the content menu
• Use the my groups menu
• Open an assignment
• Send an assignment
• Take a test or survey
• Understand learning modules

Course Tools

• Course tools overview
• Modify the course list
• Post a blog entry and comment
• Create a journal
• Send a message
• Search the glossary
• Use the groups tool
• Work with wiki

Discussion Board

• Access the discussion board and view threads
• Create a discussion thread
• Reply to a thread
• Organize discussion board using subscribe, flag and collect
• Use different forum views
• Search the discussion board
• Discussion board feedback

Use the Content Editor

• Overview
• Content editor: simple text tools
• Content editor: formatting tools
• Content editor advanced tools
• Content editor HTML mode
• Insert a file
• Add an image
• Add other media
• Add mashups

My Blackboard

• Overview
• View posts
• Updates
• Grades
• Notifications

Quick Links

• Quick Links tool

Calendar

• Use the Calendar tool
• Import the Blackboard calendar to another calendar

Blackboard Portfolios Training Videos by Atomic Learning

Below are a list of selected training videos from Atomic Learning on Blackboard Portfolios. Click on a link and log in with your student NetID and password to view these videos.

Getting Started with Portfolios

• What you'll learn in this series

Create a Portfolio

• Planning for your portfolio's design
• Accessing the portfolio's homepage
• Creating your portfolio pt. 1
• Creating your portfolio pt. 2

Working with Pages and Sections

• Defining the first page and adding headers and footers
• Adding pages to your portfolio
• Working with sections of pages
• Reordering portfolio pages and sections
• Deleting portfolio pages and sections

Working with Artifacts

• Beginning to create an artifact
• Creating an artifact in the my artifacts section
• Adding an artifact you've created to a page
• Including an artifact from your course work on a page

Additional Portfolio Features

• Customizing your portfolio's style
• Determining your portfolio's settings
• Previewing and customizing your portfolio
• Sharing your portfolio with others pt. 1
• Sharing your portfolio with others pt. 2
• Viewing comments posted
• Downloading your portfolio
• Deleting your portfolio
• Viewing a portfolio collection
• Searching through a portfolio collection