Blackboard Learn is the enterprise-level learning management system licensed by CUNY for use on all CUNY campuses. Blackboard Learn allows students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or use online materials and activities to complement face-to-face teaching. Blackboard is accessed using your CUNY Login credentials, also used for other CUNY applications, such as CUNYfirst and Degreeworks.

Blackboard How-To Series

The DOES Blackboard Support Team hosts the “Blackboard How-To Webinar Series” Wednesdays at 2:00pm.  Each session is a review of a specific functionality needed to build a Blackboard course site or an open Q&A session to resolve personal queries and issues.  Check your email for an announcement and link to the weekly webinar.

• How to Use Group Tools
• Open Q&A session #1
• Create Groups
• Exporting and Importing Tests
• Resolving Student Issues (part 1)
• Resolving Student Issues (part 2)
• Retention Center
• Use Audio in Blackboard
• Create Turnitin Assignments in Blackboard
• Use Integrated Tools in Blackboard
• Embed Video
• Set-up  “Are you Ready” Assignment
• Do A Section Merge
• BB Annotate
• Set Up Course Navigation
• Course Copy
• Start of Semester Tips
• Grade Center Review
• Create Assignments in Blackboard
• Create Tests in Blackboard
• Create Discussions in Blackboard

For more information on accessing and using please contact: John Jay College Blackboard Support Contact Information

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

• Faculty Inquiries: [email protected]
• Students Inquiries:  [email protected]
• For Blackboard related questions please call 212-484-1197