Faculty FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Problems with Blackboard? Need help printing course pages? Can't login to your wiki? The answers are here!
- Accessing Course
- Blackboard
- Blogs
- Books
- Course Materials
- How To Take A Course
- Office 2007
- Pop-Up Blockers
- Printing
- Software
- Student Support
- Tech Help
- Tech Requirements
- Video
- Wiki
- Word
Accessing Course
Where’s my course?
You can login to your course in Blackboard at http://oll.depaul.edu with your Campus Connect username and password. Please do NOT insert "www" into this URL; it will take you to an access portal that only allows part of your course to be viewed. If you do not have your Campus Connect login credentials, please call DePaul's Technology Contact Center (TCC) at 312-362-8765. The TCC will be able to assist you with your Campus Connect login credentials. We recommend that you login to your course several days before it begins during preview week, so that you can be sure your username and password are correct.
Please download and read the New To Online guide.
Why isn't my student in my course?
It's usually a problem with registration. E-mail snlonline@depaul.edu or call us at 1-866-SNL-FORU.
If the student is already registered for the course, but cannot access the course, then the student should contact DePaul’s TCC at 312-362-8765.
Blackboard
How do I use Blackboard?
ITD offers hands-on training and extensive documentation. Click here for Blackboard 8 training and other resources.
How do I collect posts in Blackboard 8?
Click here for a quick step-by-step interactive tutorial.
Where can I find more info about using Discussions in Blackboard 8?
Click here for how-to-use-discussions videos produced by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Please note: this presentation may take awhile to load, and the navigation will be at the upper right of the video player.
How do my students get my feedback in the Grade Center?
Click here for a quick interactive tutorial.
How do I use the new Grade Center in Blackboard 8?
- Click here how-to-use-the-Grade Center videos from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Please note: this presentation may take awhile to load.
- Click here for the Blackboard 8 Grade Center Manual.
How do I upload my faculty bio to Blackboard?
Click here for our interactive tutorial.
Why do my students get an error when they submit their assignments?
Firefox 3 (beta) for Windows Vista/XP and Internet Explorer 8 Beta users may receive an error "Please enter a valid file" when trying to submit a file through the Assignment Tool. Use Firefox 3.0.6 (or later), Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7 when accessing Blackboard.
To check your version of Firefox, click Help>About Mozilla Firefox.
What are some known issues with Blackboard?
See Blackboard known issues and their solutions at:
http://www.itd.depaul.edu/website/faculty/TechnologyTools/Blackboard/KnownIssues.asp
Where can I find more help with Blackboard?
Click here for the Teaching with Blackboard A-Z Index, an extensive and easy-to-use set of learning resources on Blackboard produced by Northern Illinois University
Blogs
How do I join the course blog?
Click here to download a how-to-join guide at:
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/wikiPrintTutorials/joinBloggerTutorial.pdf
Books
Where do my students buy their books?
Students can order their books at http://www.mbsdirect.net Please note: books for SNL online courses are not available at the on-campus bookstore.
Please download and read the New To Online guide.
How do my students buy books at MBS Direct?
Click here for a step-by-step interactive tutorial created by SNL Online. It can also be found at:
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/multimedia/howtobuybooks/howtobuybooks.html
How do I obtain a copy of my textbook?
If you are teaching a course for the first time, our office will order an instructor copy of the book for you. You can also obtain an instructor copy of your course textbook by contacting the publisher directly. Textbook and publisher information is available at http://www.snlonline.depaul.edu/Current/books.asp. If you need help ordering an instructor copy, email us at snlonline@depaul.edu.
Course Materials
Where’s my course study guide?
SNL Online materials are now fully integrated into the online course; the study guides have been discontinued.
How do I print my syllabus and course pages?
There are directions at the top of the assignments, schedule, syllabus, Module One, and Technical Help pages. Usually it's as simple as:
To print any page in the course, right-click (control-Click for Mac) on the right-hand side of the page and choose Print.
Firefox users can use these resources:
Tutorials for PC
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxPCPrintTutorial/firefoxPCPrintTutorial.html
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxPCPrintTutorial.pdf
Tutorials for Mac
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxMacPrintTutorial/firefoxMacPrintTutorial.html
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxMacPrintTutorial.pdf
Why don't I get student e-mails?
Usually it's because your preferred e-mail isn't associated with the course. Go to Control Panel>Faculty Only in your course, and see the SNL Instructor Guide. E-mail snlonline@depaul.edu or call us at 1-866-SNL-FORU.
You should also update your preferred e-mail address on Campus Connect at https://campusconnect.depaul.edu. After you login, click on Demographic Portfolio > E-mail addresses to update your preferred e-mail address.
If you change your e-mail address, be sure to update Campus Connect and notify us at snlonline@depaul.edu so that we can update our databases and e-mail lists.
How do I use Postini or the new Message Center to view blocked emails or change my settings?
Take a quick interactive tutorial
Read email/spam information from DePaul Information Services
How To Take A Course
How can I help my student get oriented to my course?
Click here to view an interactive tutorial showing how to take an online course.
This tutorial is in every course at the top of the navigation bar.
The URL is: http://snlonline.depaul.edu/snlOnlineOrientation/snlOnlineOrientation.html
Office 2007
I have Office 2003 and I cannot open Office 2007 files. What should I do?
Click here to get Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats at http://preview.tinyurl.com/ykums3 This converter will let you open Office 2007 files using Office 2003.
Or Google “Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack” to find and download the converter.
Where can I buy Office 2007?
DePaul faculty can get discounted software at e-academy:
http://discounts.depaul.edu/electronics/eacademy.html
Click here to download a step by step guide to buy Office 2007 from E-Academy.
What do I need to verify my eligibility to buy sofware from e-academy?
An e-mail address that has a DePaul domain, like:
- jfaculty@depaul.edu
If you are unable to purchase, please contact Vivek Raju at vivek.raju@e-academy.com
Where can I get Office 2007 training?
Go to ITD at http://www.itd.depaul.edu/website/office2007.asp to sign up for training and review quick guides.
Pop-up Blocker
How do I disable my pop-up blocker?
Go to https://host.softworks.ca/Agate3/blocker/disable-blockers.htm for directions. Or contact TCC at tcc@depaul.edu or 312-362-8765.
Printing
How do I print my syllabus and course pages?
There are directions at the top of the assignments, schedule, syllabus, Module One, and Technical Help pages. Usually it's as simple as:
To print any page in the course, right-click (control-Click for Mac) on the right-hand side of the page and choose Print.
Firefox users can use these resources:
Tutorials for PC
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxPCPrintTutorial/firefoxPCPrintTutorial.html
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxPCPrintTutorial.pdf
Tutorials for Mac
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxMacPrintTutorial/firefoxMacPrintTutorial.html
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/tutorials/firefoxMacPrintTutorial.pdf
DePaul students can get discounted software at:
http://discounts.depaul.edu/electronics/eacademy.html
Software
Where can I buy discounted software?
DePaul faculty can get discounted software at:
http://discounts.depaul.edu/electronics/eacademy.html
What do I need to verify my eligibility to buy sofware from e-academy?
An e-mail address that has a DePaul domain, like:
- jfaculty@depaul.edu
Need more help? Please contact Vivek Raju at vivek.raju@e-academy.com
Student Support
Where can I send my students for Writing help and other student resources?
There is a Student Support page in every SNL Online course. It's also available at:
http://www.snlonline.depaul.edu/CourseMasters/StudentSupport.html
Tech Help
Where can I get help?
There's a Tech Help page in your course; the link is on the left-hand navigation menu. You can go there directly at: http://www.snlonline.depaul.edu/CourseMasters/TechnicalHelp.html
Or contact the Technology Contact Center:
- Phone - 312-362-8765 (M-T 8:00am to 8:00pm, F 8:00am to 5:00pm, Sat 8:00am to 4:00pm, Sun Noon to 4:00pm. The TCC is closed during all university holidays)
- Ticket - Submit a case ticket through Campus Connect. Go to http://www.snlonline.depaul.edu/HowtosubmitacaseinCampusConnect.pdf and read instructions to access the ticketing system.
- E-mail - tcc@depaul.edu
Tech Requirements
What kind of computer do I need to use Blackboard?
SNL Online lists the technical requirements for taking an SNL Online course at:
http://snlonline.depaul.edu/TechRequirements
Video
How do I embed YouTube or Vimeo video in my course?
It's easy to embed video in your announcements, assignments or discussions. Download our step-by-step tutorial.
Why can't I see the videos in my course?
Most likely you don't have the required Flash Player installed. Download and install the required Flash player at: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ After you've installed the player, restart your computer; you should be able to see the videos. If you need help installing Flash player contact TCC at tcc@depaul.edu or 312-362-8765.
I have the Flash Player and still can't see the videos; now what?
Make sure you have the current Flash Player. If you do and can't see the videos, contact the TCC at tcc@depaul.edu or 312-362-8765. You should also contact your instructional designer.
Wiki
Where can I get answers for my wiki questions?
Wiki FAQ for Faculty at: http://www.snlonline.depaul.edu/facultyWikiFAQ01.html
Wiki FAQ for Students at: http://snlonline.depaul.edu/studentWikiFAQ02.html
Word
I have Office 2003 and I cannot open Office 2007 files. What should I do?
Click here to get Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats at http://preview.tinyurl.com/ykums3 This converter will let you open Office 2007 files using Office 2003.
Or Google “Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack” to find and download the converter.