Blackboard FAQs
When I open the Web Browser, how do I get to Blackboard?
Type http://blackboard.cameron.edu and hit Enter.
What are my username and password?
Your username (login name) will consist of first initial of first name, first initial of last name and last six digits of student ID Number.
Passwords will be constructed using the first initial of first name, first initial of last name and the last 5 digits of the social security number.
For example:
John S. Compute, Student ID # 000123456, SSN # 123-45-6789
Username / Login: jc123456
Password: jc56789
The password and user name is case sensitive. It must be in lower case.
Why can't I find my class? I enrolled in my course on campus.
You have to enroll in your course on Blackboard as well. After you login, click on the courses tab at the top of the page. Then click on Online Courses-..... Scroll down until you find your course. Click on the enroll button and submit. Your class will now show up on the "My Summary" Page.
I enrolled in my class on Blackboard. How do I get into it?
After you enroll into your course, it will display on the "My Summary" page under My Courses. Click on the course name.
My instructor wants us to participate in the discussion board. How do I do that?
When you are in your course, click on the communications button on the left side of the page. Then click on Discussion Board, which is in the middle of the page. Then if there is more than one, choose the forum. To read discussion board threads, click on the name of the thread. To add a new thread click on add new thread. Type a subject and enter your message. To send, click submit.
My instructor wants us to submit assignments using the Digital Drop Box. How do I do that?
When you are in your course, click on the tools button on the left side of the page. Then click on digital drop box. Click on Send File, then type the title of the assignment. Click on browse to choose the file to be sent, add comments, and click on submit. If you add a file, it will not be sent to your instructor.
My instructor wants us to submit assignments using the Assignment Drop Box. How do I do that?
When you are in your course, click on the Assignments link on the left side of the page. Click View/Complete Assignment. Then Title the file by the name of the assignment (Research, Project 1, etc.) Click Browse by the File field. Select All Files under Files of Type. Browse to the location of your saved file and select it. Click Open. Click Submit. This process sends the file directly to the instructor.
My instructor wants me to send a file to every person in my class. How do I do that?
When you log in, click on your class. Click on Communications, then Send email. Choose All Users. Fill it out as your would any e-mail with subject and message. Scroll down the page and Add an attachment. Click on browse and choose your file. Click on open, then submit. Finally, click on submit again.
How can I view the last 7 or 30 days of the announcement board?
To view the announcements click on tabs at the top of the page that will allow you to view the last 7 or 30 days.
How can I get on-campus help?
Academic IT Center
580 581 - 2829
cuonlinehelp@cameron.edu
How do I get help if all offices on campus are closed?
Contact the help desk by one of the following methods:
cuonlinehelp@cameron.edu
Call 580 581-2829
M-Th 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Who will help me if my username and/or password does not work?
Academic IT Center
580 581-2829 or 580 581-2338
cuonlinehelp@cameron.edu
