Welcome to the Blackboard online program at
Winthrop University
The web address to log into Blackboard is:
https://bb-winthrop.blackboard.com
Click here to log
in if you are currently registered for a Blackboard course at
Winthrop.
Taking an online course? Click
here
Instructions for Logging into Blackboard
- Log into Blackboard with the same username and password as you use to login to
Winthrop email. For example:
Username: whetstonek2
Password: Enter Your Winthrop Email Password - After you log in, on the right side of the screen, in the My Courses module, click on the title for your course.
- Once inside the course, you will be viewing the Home Page. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to navigate through the course. Note: If you do not see the menu on the left side of the screen, it may be hidden. Click on the arrow on the left side of the screen to reveal the menu.
- Login issues or to be added to a course on Blackboard: Please contact the help desk at 323-2400 or helpdesk@winthrop.edu.
- Tutorials: You can find helpful tutorials for using Blackboard at the following web site: http://www2.winthrop.edu/Blackboard/Blackboard_Training_Tutorials.html.
- Blackboard User’s Guide: You can find the Blackboard user’s guide by logging into Blackboard, and at the very top of the screen, and then click on the Help link. You can search for a specific topic that you need help with.
- For additional assistance: Please contact The Office of Online Learning at 323-2551 or blackboard@winthrop.edu.
*Please note that if you are taking an online course, you will not have access to the course until the day classes begin. For course information, please contact your instructor.
About Blackboard
Winthrop University uses Blackboard for its course management
system. Blackboard is a great tool for faculty who wish to integrate
online course management components into their courses. Blackboard is a
powerful, easy-to-use software package for designing, delivering and
maintaining online course information. The software is accessible to
anyone in the world who has an Internet connection and an account
provided by Winthrop University.
Blackboard
can be used as a supplement to traditional courses for posting course
documents, posting/receiving assignments, etc. Blackboard can also be
used for the delivery of hybrid and fully online courses. Here are just
a few things that are built into Blackboard:
- Exciting new social learning and teaching tools such as wiki’s, blogs, and journals
- 17 question types to choose from for assessments
- Drag and drop functionality
- Enhanced grading workflow, an assessment manager, and learning modules for course organization
Blackboard
Training
Live Blackboard training sessions are
available each semester for faculty through the Teaching and Learning Center. Click here to access the
Teaching and Learning Center.
Instruction manuals for the major functions of Blackboard. Go to
Information for Instructors or click
here.
Please visit the
Information for Students page to access helpful tips and
instructions.
For log in assistance please contact the helpdesk at 323-2400 or by email at helpdesk@winthrop.edu
If you have a comment or concern regarding online learning at Winthrop University, please complete and submit the online feedback form and we will reply as quickly as possible. If you have complaints regarding other departments at Winthrop University, please follow the Student Complaint Procedures located on the Division of Student life website.
Blackboard
Contact Information
Kimarie Whetstone, Online Learning Coordinator | 803.323.2551 |
whetstonek@winthrop.edu
Last updated:
05/04/12