Blackboard Warm-Up


The Blackboard Warm-Up is a self-assessment intended to gauge your current level of knowlege. Please respond as honestly and completely as possible. At the end of each section, you will have an opportunity to view feedback before proceeding to the next section.

Once you have completed all sections, you will receive a recommendation based on your responses.

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STEP 1 of 4

Computer Use

Blackboard is a web-based course management application that requires extensive use of a computer to employ effectively.

As a Blackboard user, you should be very comfortable with many basic computer functions, including the ability to manage multiple windows on screen, navigate files and folders, and switch between applications.

  1. How often do you use a computer?
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  2. Please indicate your primary use(s) of a computer.
    (select all that apply)
        word processing
        web browsing
        e-mail
        graphics
              (images or photos)
        multimedia production
              (web site authoring, video editing, audio production, etc.)
  3. Are you able to create new folders on your computer?
        Yes     No
  4. Are you able to navigate folders to find a specific file?
        Yes     No
  5. Are you able to save a file to a specific location?
        Yes     No
  6. Are you able to rename files?
        Yes     No

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STEP 2 of 4

Software

You will need to use a variety applications (sometimes simultaneously) to develop content for your Blackboard course.

Applying the use of Copy and Paste to move text, graphics, and other content is an essential part of effective computer use.

You should be able to save documents to specific locations, and retrieve them when needed. It is also important that you are able to save documents as different file types.

  1. How often do you use word processing software?
    (Word, AppleWorks, etc.)
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  2. How often do you use spreadsheet software?
    (Excel, AppleWorks, etc.)
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  3. How often do you use presentation software?
    (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc)
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  4. Do you understand the difference between “Save” and “Save As…”?
        Yes     No
  5. “Save As…” allows a user to save a file:
    (select all that apply)
        with a different name
        to a different location
        as a different file type/format
        as an e-mail attachment
        I’m not sure
  6. Are you able to use the commands “Copy,” “Cut” and “Paste”?
        Yes     No
  7. “Copy” and “Paste” can be used to transfer which of the following:
    (select all that apply)
        text on a web page
        graphics in a word processing document
        folders on the desktop
        video in web page
        I’m not sure
  8. What is the “clipboard”?
    (select all that apply)
        The “clipboard” is the same as the Trash (Recycle Bin)
        a temporary storage area used to hold information that has been copied.
        a new feature in Microsoft Office
        I’m not sure

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STEP 3 of 4

Internet / E-mail

Because Blackboard is a web-based application, you will need to be comfortable with many basic internet processes, including uploading, downloading, and attaching files. The use of e-mail, web browsing and searching are also common funtions when using Blackboard.

  1. How often do you use the Web?
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  2. How often do you use e-mail?
        Daily
        Weekly
        Monthly
        Rarely/Never
  3. Do you have Internet access at home?
        Yes     No
       
  4. What type of content might you see in a popup web browser window?    
        Advertisements
        Streaming media
        Relevant information
        Pornography
        I’m not sure
  5. Which of the following applications can be used to create a web page:
    (select all that apply)
        Microsoft Internet Explorer
        Adobe Acrobat Reader
        Microsoft Word
        Macromedia Dreamweaver
        Microsoft PowerPoint
        I’m not sure
  6. Which of the following applications can be used to navigate a web page:
    (select all that apply)
        Microsoft Internet Explorer
        Adobe Acrobat Reader
        Microsoft Word
        Macromedia Dreamweaver
        Microsoft PowerPoint
        I’m not sure
  7. Please match the following Internet-related terms with the correct definition:
    : to include a separate file with an e-mail or discussion message.
    : to transfer a file from your own computer to a remote computer.
    : to examine folders, or disks to locate a file.
    : to transfer a file from a remote computer to your own computer.
  8. Please identify which of the following is a valid e-mail address?
        john.smith@yahoo
        smithjo.yahoo.com
        john_smith
        john12@yahoo.com
        none of the above
        I’m not sure
  9. Please determine which of the following is the correct web site address for the California Education Technology Collaborative (CETC)?
    (You may wish to open a new web browser window to confirm your selection.)
        http://www.caledtech.edu
        http://www.cccetc.org
        http://ca.cetc.com
        http://www.cetc.edu
        I’m not sure

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STEP 4 of 4

Course Preparation

Integrating Blackboard into your instruction can require varying degrees of preparation. Course materials need to be properly composed and saved in an electronic form. Presenting materials online also requires a high degree of organization and clarity to encourage student success.

Additionally, previous experience in the online course environment (as a student and/or an instructor) can be helpful in understanding the nature of online learning.

  1. What percentage of your course materials and content are already in electronic form?
    (e.g., html, PDF, word processor, etc.)

    Select one:
        0%     25%     50%     75%     100%
  2. What is your experience with online learning?

    (select all that apply)
        Have participated in an online course as a student
        Have taught and/or developed a fully online course
        Have taught and/or developed a face-to-face course with online components
        Have had some previous training or experience in teaching online
        Have no previous training or experience in teaching online
  3. Do you currently have your own web site?
        Yes No

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Blackboard Introduction

CONTACT INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Have you decided on a textbook?
   

Do you plan to use a Blackboard "e-pack" provided by the textbook publisher?
   

What is your primary interest in using Blackboard?

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
     Chris Palmarini (530-895-2988)
     Dave Stephens (530-895-2964)