How do I navigate my Blackboard course?
Answer
Base Navigation
Navigate your Blackboard course using the links on the left-hand side, called Base Navigation. Depending on the way your Instructor set up your course, some or all of these links may be included:
Institution Page
The RDP landing page is displayed when you log into Blackboard. It includes announcements and links to helpful Red Deer Polytechnic services.
Profile
Click on your name to personalize your notification settings.
Activity Stream
View at a glance which activities require your immediate attention with this curated list of what’s new and what’s coming up.
Courses
Quickly navigate to your courses with the ability to search and filter. View your courses in list or card format.
Click the star icon of each course to mark it as a favourite; these courses will then appear near the top of your course list for easy access.
Calendar
View all course, organization, institution and personal events and due dates in one place, plus gain two-way synchronization with external calendars.
Messages
Stay connected by viewing and sending your messages from one place.
Grades
Quickly check grades across all your courses at a glance
Sign Out
Logout of Blackboard using the Sign Out link at the bottom of the navigation.
Your instructor may have customized your Blackboard course menu and/or course tools. Each course will be unique, but the base navigation will be the same.
If you have further questions about navigating a particular course, contact your instructor.
Learn more:
Blackboard Help: Base Navigation
For Students: Blackboard Learn Ultra Base Navigation (video)
