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Blackboard Communication<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Blackboard provides the central hub for online communication with your modules (alongside the University email platform, Microsoft Outlook).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Key information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will see notifications from your Courses and Organisations via the Blackboard Activity Stream, for example, when marks and feedback are released, an Announcement is sent or a new Discussion board is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to take part in Live Online Sessions, these are accessed via a link to Microsoft Teams Meetings in your Blackboard Course or Organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Check your Blackboard Activity Stream<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Adjust your Notification settings<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Download the Blackboard Mobile App<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a technical query, use this Blackboard Help Request Form<\/a> to ensure that your question is addressed by the appropriate person as promptly as possible. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Explore Blackboard Communication guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stay notified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Receive updates via Blackboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n