Blackboard

What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is the University of Bristol's centrally supported online learning environment.  Blackboard provides staff and students with access to a range of tools for communication, collaboration, and assessment as well as offering an online area to share resources like course notes and reading lists.

How do I log in?

To log in to Blackboard directly go to http://www.ole.bris.ac.uk and enter your University username and password. Alternatively you can access Blackboard through the portal from http://www.bris.ac.uk/mybristol.

How do I get access to the courses I need?

If you are a member of staff and need more information on creating or developing a Blackboard course please email bb-help@bristol.ac.uk.

If you are a student and find you are not enrolled on the courses in Blackboard you think you should be, we would advise you to contact your course instructor / lecturer in the first instance to check they are using Blackboard to support their teaching and learning.

Is support and training available for staff?

We provide a range of support and training for staff including: a Blackboard helpdesk ('phone and email),  individual training in departments on request, drop-ins, departmental surgeries (letting staff drop in to get help without booking), generic and departmental workshops, and small group training.  For further information, or to arrange some help please email bb-help@bristol.ac.uk

What online support is available?

We have a range of online support materials available for staff.

 If you have difficulty accessing any of these resources or would like more help or advice please email bb-help@bristol.ac.uk.

How can I get started using Blackboard?

If you are new to Blackboard and would like an introduction, why not look at our Quick Start guide? The guide covers the following:

  1. What is Blackboard?
  2. Getting started
  3. Personalising your course
  4. Adding Content Basics
  5. Communication
  6. Assessment Basics
  7. Administration Basics
  8. Further support and training
  9. Student information
  10. Contents A - Z

 Open the Blackboard Quick Start Guide.