Recommended browsers: Chrome and Firefox are the recommended browsers for Blackboard. You may encounter issues with some Blackboard functionality if using another browser.
Log into Blackboard and access your courses: Video
Update your email address and other profile information
- Add a profile picture: Video
- Update your email address: Web site
Add content to your course
- Link to a web page: Video
- Display an image: Video
- Embed a YouTube video: PDF
Organize course content
- Create a new folder: Web page
Enter student preview mode: Video | Web page
Post an announcement: Video | Website
Create and Manage Discussions: Web page
Add course contact information: Video
Make your course visible to students: Video | PDF
Students are automatically enrolled in your course, but cannot see the course until you make it available.
Additional Resources
Training on Blackboard essentials is available through LinkedIn Learning. You can access the training by signing into LinkedIn Learning using your BMCC account.
For text-based instructions, see this Blackboard Learn Help for Instructors, provided by Blackboard.
BMCC faculty can get hands-on support for these tools at CETLS/E-Learning Faculty Hours.
