Useful Information About Online Tools

What is Blackboard Campus Edition 8 (CE8)?
Blackboard Campus Edition 8 (CE8) is a web based set of course tools designed to deliver instruction over the Internet. These course tools include: email, discussion groups, lecture notes, web links, assignments, quizzes and more. How a course is presented online depends on the content and the methods used by the instructor.

To get the most out of learning online you should get involved, join in, ask questions and participate as you would in any classroom. Most of the work in an online course requires the use of the computer. If you are concerned about your computer skills you may want to wait a semester and practice using the Internet and the computer.

Getting Help
Your first source for course-related help is your instructor. For additional help using CE8, students should contact the NCC Online Help Desk at onlinehelp@ncc.edu. Be sure to indicate your full name, your Banner ID and the course that you are taking. Be sure to give the help desk a detailed description of your problem so that they can assist you as quickly as possible.

We have prepared short online tutorials that will explain how to use the various tools within your online class. Take the time to review the Student Tutorials to become familiar with the online environment before the start of your class.