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Learning Edge/Blackboard:
Getting Started for Students
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Video Guides ................................................................................................................................................. 2 Logging in ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Your Blackboard Homepage ......................................................................................................................... 3 Other Menus ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Institution Page ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Your Profile ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Activity Stream .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Organisations ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Marks ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Calendar, Messages and Tools .................................................................................................................. 7 Inside a Course/Module Area ....................................................................................................................... 8 Other Sources of Help and support for Students ......................................................................................... 8
Introduction
Learning Edge is a name used to refer to Edge Hill's online environment for learning and teaching. It consists of the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and a range of other tools such as Turnitin.
This guide covers getting started on Blackboard where you will find Module and Programme areas related to your course, along with links to a range of other useful resources.
Video Guides
- 01 What is Learning Edge and how do I log in?
- 02 How do I find Course areas and Organisations?
- 03 Where can I find content and tools in a module area?
- 04 How do I control my notifications?
- 05 What are the other links on the Blackboard menu?
- 06 Can I access Blackboard on my mobile device?
Logging in
We recommend using Blackboard in a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or (Microsoft) Chromium Edge (launched May 2020). You can also use the Blackboard app, if you are on a supported mobile device.
If you are using a web browser go to edgehill.ac.uk and select the Current Students link near the top of the page.
Click on the Learning Edge link.
If you do not see the module that you are looking for, please contact your tutor or your departmental administrator. They will be able to check that you are registered for the module or make it visible to students if suitable.
Other Menus
Down the left side of the page you will see a number of menus.
Institution Page This is where you will find important links and support such as UniSkills , the Library Catalogue and Subject Webpages. You will also see a link to Ask Us where you will find lots of FAQs from Library and Learning Services, Student Services and Careers.
This is the best place to go if you need help or want to contact Learning Services with a query about Blackboard, or a general query.
Your Profile On your Profile page , add a profile image by clicking on the little pen icon, then follow instructions.
Activity Stream The Activity Stream is where you will find notifications within Blackboard, for example Announcements sent by course tutors. It’s good to check this each time you log in.
Organisations Organisations allows access to Blackboard areas that are not directly linked to a module or programme. Marks In Marks you can access the grades and feedback for assessments across all your courses.
Calendar, Messages and Tools You may see events and dues dates on the Calendar if added by your course tutor, while your tutor may also direct you to check Messages or access other Tools.
Inside a Course/Module Area
Inside a course or module area, you will have links to resources and tools on the left-hand menu. Use this to navigate the course. It will look different to the front page navigation at present but your tutor will induct you on your module and make sure you know how it works.
Other Sources of Help and support for Students
- Search the ‘Ask Us’ online helpdesk - ehu.ac.uk/askus
- Search the Learning Services’ web pages - ehu.ac.uk/ls
- Telephone on - 01695 650800
- Visit the help desk in the Catalyst building
