Blackboard Help

Blackboard is an online course management system used by many Madison Area Technical College instructors. It usually contains the class syllabus, required reading materials, instructor contact information, assignment schedule, and other useful information. It may also include discussion threads, assignments, quizzes, course materials, links to library resources, and other class activities. 

Login to Blackboard 

Upgrade Plans

Madison Area Technical College upgraded to Blackboard Learn™ 9.1 on January 9th, 2012 for the Spring 2012 courses.  

Online Help

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Blackboard 

Practice Course: Student Orientation to Blackboard

• If you would like access to a Blackboard practice course that will help you get started using Blackboard Learn, you will be able to self-enroll in a Blackboard orientation course anytime after January 9th, 2012.
  • To get started, log into Blackboard. Use the Course Catalog module on your myBlackboard page. Search for a course titled Student Blackboard Orientation and you'll be able to self-enroll and explore. 
  • Or you can send an email request to the Student Computer Help Desk. Include your name and username and mention that you would like to be added to the Blackboard orientation course. 

Additional information and resources

• Blackboard Learn 9.1 online help This is the new version starting January 2012. 

  • Help document: Spanish/Espanol; French;  German;  Arabic;  Chinese;  other languages

• Blackboard on Demand Learning Center Video Tutorials for version 9.1. This will be our version in January 2012. 

• Information about online and distance learning at Madison Area Technical College
• Student Quick Start Guide for Blackboard Learn 9.1 (PDF, 549 KB)

Where can I get help?

• Contact your instructor for the class.
• Contact the Student Computer Help Desk. Stop by or call anytime during library open hours to get help with Blackboard, or ask a question using our Student Computer Help Desk email form.
• Drop-in Blackboard Help sessions: Come ask questions and see a quick overview of the new Blackboard Learn 9.1 features. Truax Library Instruction Lab T230C:
  • Tuesday January 17th, 2012 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Friday January 20th, 2012 from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm.
• Check the online help FAQs and resources. 
• For general information and other questions about Madison Area Technical College - check: askMadisonCollege.