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How to Get Set up to use Blackboard for your Course(s) Whether you're teaching a fully online course, a hybrid course, or just using Blackboard for basic class management, the first step of getting your account credentials and course repository set up is easy, and CITDE's Online Instructional Support division is here to help. Once you know the course(s) you'd like to have in Bb, contact the OISS helpdesk at support.citde@tarleton.edu or 254-968-1960 with the following information handy (you can find this info in the Duck Trax system):

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3. Select My Computer, navigate to your syllabus file, and open your file to load into Blackboard CE 8.

You can get help with Blackboard anytime at our Helpdesk:

Email: support.citde@tarleton.edu Phone: 254-968-1960 or Toll Free 1-866-744-8900 - Option 3

Walk in: Tarleton Center Room 131

Website: http://online.tarleton.edu/online_support/index.htm

Center for Instructional Technology & Distributed Education

Faculty Training & Innovation

Tarleton State University

T-0810, Stephenville, Tx 76402 Tarleton Center 131

http://online.tarleton.edu Phone: 254-968-9307

Revised August 5, 2010