Welcome to the new academic year!
Please ensure your Blackboard course is ready for the new academic year, and is accessible to your students, by referring to the checklist below.
If you are a new member of staff, please view our New Staff Checklist in addition to the points below.
Helping Your Students
There are a number of resources you can use to help orientate your students to Blackboard ahead of any assessment. The following power points could be used in your first lecture of the course, or when you discuss the assignment. These help new students understand the difference between Blackboard and Turnitin submitted assignments, and remind returning students which type of assignment they can expect to be using in your course.
| Blackboard Student Orientation Video |  |
| Blackboard Student Induction Powerpoint |  |
| Turnitin Student Induction Powerpoint |  |
| Blackboard Assignment Student Induction Powerpoint |  |
Student Guides
There are a range of student help guides on the Blackboard Help (student) tab. Common questions are covered in the selection below:
| Student Guide: Viewing marks and feedback in a Turnitin assignment |
| Student Guide: Viewing marks and feedback in a Blackboard assignment |
| Student Guide: How to use feedback effectively |
What if you need further help?
If you have a Blackboard or Turnitin query, or need to contact the TEL team, please log a ticket on the IT Self Service Portal or email it@reading.ac.uk with full details. This will ensure your query is addressed by an appropriate person as promptly as possible.