Blackboard (Learning Management)

Blackboard is the learning management system used at KUMC for online courses. These systems are where students access course materials, complete assignments, participate in discussions, take assessments, and access grades for courses. Blackboard is the learning management system that most students will use to access their online courses at KUMC. 

When taking an online course it is expected that you will log into Blackboard daily to check for course updates. Since many instructors post announcements within their Blackboard courses, it is important that you check your courses frequently.

How to Access Blackboard

Blackboard may be accessed:

1. Via the direct link, https://bb.kumc.edu

2. Via the KUMC website, using the "Blackboard" link under "Academics"

3. Via the "Blackboard" link in myKUMC under "Info for" > "Students & Postdocs"

Navigating Blackboard

If you have used Blackboard at a previous University, you should find navigating KUMC's instance of Blackboard to be very similar. If you are not familiar with the system, you can view the video below to get a general overview of how to navigate the system:

Things to Note

• Accessing KU Courses: If you are taking courses at KU, you must log in at http://blackboard.ku.edu/ to access your KU courses. KUMC's instance of Blackboard is only used for KUMC courses.

• Browser Compatibility: Chrome or Firfox are the recommended browsers for accessing Blackboard, but there are other browsers that are compatible with the system. You can view the full list of supported browsers on the Blackboard Help website.

• Internet Connection: When submitting assignments or taking assessments it is vital to have a strong internet connection. Public wi-fi or hotspots may not guarantee a strong connection.

• Blackboard Mobile Learn: Blackboard offers a mobile app that will allow you to access course materials, participate in discussions, complete blog/journal entries, view announcements, and access your grades from your mobile device. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play for download. 

• Blackboard Student Help: There are Blackboard Help resources located in our Blackboard system that will provide you with additional instructions and video tutorials on how to use Blackboard. You can access these resources by clicking on the "Help" link in your course's navigation menu.

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