What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is an academic Learning Management System (LMS) which DAU uses in combination with its corporate LMS (the Virtual Campus). It is used to support DAU’s “going green” initiative, by presenting pre-course assignments and classroom course materials in an online format. Students will only have access to this resource when enrolled in a course that uses Blackboard as part of course delivery.
I am receiving an error that indicates that the "module information is temporarily unavailable" how do I get the module to load?
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I am enrolled in a classroom course and, when I log into Blackboard ("MyClass"), a different class location is referenced. Did I sign up for the wrong course or has the training location changed?
The location, as it appears in DAU Blackboard, is populated by the host school code from the course registration system. The "host" school typically represents a regional DAU campus. However, many classes are physically held at satellite locations that fall under a particular DAU region. In such cases, the region that supports the enrollment will be reflected within DAU Blackboard.
Students enrolled in a classroom course should receive a "Welcome" letter via email that outlines the specifics regarding the physical classroom location. This email is generally disseminated approximately 60 days before the classroom start date. Please follow the guidance supplied in this email, unless you receive another email from DAU that specifically references a change in location.
I am on the wait list for a classroom course that has a pre-course assignment. I am planning to arrive as a "walk-in" on the first day of class in an attempt to secure a free seat. How can I be prepared and complete the pre-course assignment?
Pre-course assignment information may often be located in Blackboard under the Public Use tab; no login required. Simply select your course from this list and navigate to the course/student materials section. Any questions related to the assignments should be directed to course instructor. Please contact the DAU Help Desk if you require assistance in determining the appropriate parties for consultation.
NOTE: Many courses DO NOT authorize walk-in placement. This currently includes: ACQ450, ACQ453, CON243, CON244, CON290, CON360, CON370, ENG301, PMT257, PMT402, and TLR350.
I recently graduated from a course that used Blackboard. How can I obtain a copy of my course materials?
Many courses will remain available for x-amount of days following the resident portion of training. This access window varies for each course.
If you were presented with a screen indicating that "The DAU system you have attempted to access is restricted" in your attempts to login to your course, OR if your course is no longer reflected in the "Courses" list within Blackboard, the access window has likely expired. You are encouraged to review the course/student materials available in the Public Use tab of DAU Blackboard to see if your desired materials are available for public download. If they are not, you should contact your Instructor for assistance.
NOTE: The DAU Help Desk and Blackboard Support teams will not be able to reactivate your access to the course.
