Logging into Blackboard - Gadsden State Community College

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Logging into Blackboard

1. Direct the browser to the Gadsden State Homepage () 2. Click on the Blackboard icon

3. Enter your username and password

Blackboard Login Instructions: To login to Blackboard go to and enter your username and password. Your username is only the portion of your student email before the "@" sign. Do not include @gadsdenstate.edu. Example: username is jdoe9999. If you do not know your Student email address, login to Self Service Banner. Click "Personal Information", Click "View Email Addresses", and your campus email address will be listed. Recently accepted students will receive their account information in the personal email address supplied during the application process. Returning students will not receive this email and will use their username and current password to login. If you are having Bb login issues, please contact the Help Desk or call 256-549-8341 during regular business hours.

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Maneuvering In Blackboard

The first page displayed after logging into Blackboard is the My Institution Page. Note the various Modules that compose this page, along with the Tools, and the Tabs at the top of the page. You may access your course by clicking on the linked name of the course under the My Courses Module.

The entry point in a Blackboard course may vary. The instructor has the ability to set the course entry point. Two common entry points include the Home Page and the Announcements Page. Home Page as Entry Point 1. Note the Modular appearance 2. Can access areas by clicking on the

links within the Modules 3. Best to use the Course Menu Links

Announcements Page as Entry Point 1. Announcements contain important class information 2. Utilize Course Menu to move throughout the course

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Missing Course Menu?

Are you unable to maneuver in your Bb course because your Course Menu is not visible? Mouse over the section outlined in red as seen below.

The colored bar will become gray and an arrow will appear (pointing right)

Click the arrow pointing right and the course menu will reappear

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