Faculty Technology Resources
how-to resources for snl online faculty
Whether you're a new SNL Online instructor or just want a quick refresher, these how-to interactive demos will show you how to effectively and easily manage your online course. There's also a list of links to required multimedia players and readers .
For technical issues with Blackboard not covered here, visit ITD's Blackboard resource page or contact the TCC at tcc@depaul.edu or (312)362-8765.
Getting Started:
Announcements
Want to add an announcement? Here's how!
Upload Faculty Bio
You must update the Faculty Bio section; here's how.
Update Schedule
You should add new due dates to the schedule each quarter.-
Faculty Only
A section for finding and sharing course resources. 
Tour of the Grade Center
Key features explained in this overview of the Grade Center.
Groups
Learn how to create groups and add users!
Managing the Course:
Collecting Discussion Posts
Easily view multiple discussion posts!
Discussions
Creating discussions is key; here's how to do it easily.
Email
A quick how-to covering Blackboard E-mail functions.
Email in Grade Center
Learn how to email students directly from the Grade Center.
Deciphering Your Roster
A quick guide to understanding your class roster.
Course Statistics
View course usage and student activity.
Assessments
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Tour of the Grade Center
Key features explained in this overview of the Grade Center. -
Downloading Assignments
Learn how to easily download student work. -
Entering Grades and Instructor Feedback in the Grade Center
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Entering Grades and Feedback in Discussions
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Grade History
See a record of your Grade Center activity.
Et cetera
Technology Tuesdays: tech and best practices for online and blended learning by DePaul's James Moore.
Blackboard resources from DePaul's Instructional Technology Development.
How To Use Your Wiki
How to sign-in, edit or add a page, etc.
Firefox/Mac Printing Tutorial
How to print course content using a Mac and Firefox.-
Firefox/PC Printing Tutorial
How to print course content using a PC and Firefox.
Multimedia Players & Readers
Click here to get Flash Player free.
You'll need this to view most videos in your course.
Click here to get iTunes free. Use iTunes to listen to podcasts and vodcasts.
Click here to get a free copy of RealPlayer.
Click here for a free copy of Adobe Reader.