This FAQ fills in gaps in Blackboard's documentation and contextualises the implementation of Blackboard at the University of Newcastle. Questions are categorised into the following topics. The FAQ is based on questions raised during workshops. I'm sure that I'm using the right username and password. Inevitably, the prime resource for students will be their instructors.
Students can change their name and their e-mail addresses.
Blackboard has efficiencies built into the system for those who reuse resources between courses. At the quiz and survey level, there are question pools. Tasks and events can be added to the course calendar as prompts for students. I can't see the course tasks I've created, only the events. Further questions are welcome.