Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Blackboard Learn App (staff guide)
This Blackboard App guide has been upgraded to be one app for both students and staff to access MyBeckett at Leeds Beckett University.
The Blackboard App was upgraded in August 2022 and we are currently updating the guides, so please get in touch with the team if you have a question in the meantime.
The Blackboard App extends and enriches the MyBeckett student experience by allowing students (and tutors) to access content wherever and whenever, via the mobile friendly interface.
One app for staff and students can download it from:
- Apple Store (iPhone and iPad)
- Google Play Store (Android 5+)
Blackboard App Logo:
Please delete the Blackboard Instructor App as this is no longer supported from 8 August 2022.
Recommended: download the Microsoft Office: Edit & Share App and log in with staff email.
(This is recommended if you do not have the individual Microsoft Office apps installed on your devices and uses less storage space)
Also, students will also need this one app to access any Office 365 files you have posted in your courses.
Once downloaded please login with your staff email with in the Microsoft Office: Edit & Share app.
The upgrade of MyBeckett means the app also has a new look and feel. Here are some tips to navigate the Blackboard App and the terminology:
- Modules = Courses
- Course Groups = Organisation
- MyBeckett Homepage containing Helpful Links = Institution
- Stream = Activity Stream
- Marks = Grades
Within a module the content is organised under sections:
At the top maybe: 'Needs Attention' items and Due Dates
Course Materials:
a. Marks
b. Announcements
Assignment due? Seminar cancelled? If students know what's going on, they're more likely to become (and stay) engaged.
c. Messages *not recommended to communicate with students as this functionality has been limited*
d. Course Content
e. Discussions
f. Instructors
Mobile Compatible Test
Students are able to answer quizzes and sit exams on their mobile devices. You might use this to do a quick poll in a seminar, or have students test their knowledge of week 1 teaching by answering a short quiz. View our guide on how to create a test.
Marks and Feedback
Students can find out how they did on their last test or assignment by using the Marks tool. They’re sent a notification as soon as one of their submissions is marked.
Discussions
Discussion Boards are great for engaging students. They can ask and answer questions of each other, and tutors can respond to guide and encourage them. Students can upload media attachments to discussions from a mobile device.
Your students can find support and guidance for the Blackboard app on the Library website.
Please note:
- Turnitin assignments won't show up in the assignments list on the app. To submit a Turnitin assignment students need to log into MyBeckett via Google Chrome (mobile friendly).
- Notifications are not always immediate, we recommend logging into MyBeckett via Google Chrome instead.