Hypothes.is: Get Started
This post provides step by step instructions to setup Hypothes.is in Blackboard.
Author: Rebecca Riley
Discussion tools
Discussion Boards are available in Blackboard to facilitate conversation between staff and students. External discussion tools are also available to embed in your course space.
Piazza
What does Piazza do? Piazza is a web based discussion tool that facilitates interaction among instructors and students. You can create a Piazza class within your Blackboard course unit and use the class as a single space to manage communications for your unit. Visit the Piazza website for, information on accessibility, a quick start guide […]
Student Guide: Piazza
A student guide to using Piazza.
Piazza: Get Started
Step-by-step instructions for setting up Piazza for your Blackboard course.
Blackboard Assignments vs Turnitin: Which tool should I use?
This article offers a comparison between Blackboard assignments and Turnitin assignments, and explains the common features and considerations that might influence the choice of tool.
Camtasia
Camtasia is a screen recording tool and video editing software programme. Find out more about what Camtasia can do including links to tutorials.
Student Guide: Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool which enables you to submit handwritten written work and typed work for marking.
Gradescope: Get Started
Step-by-step instructions with videos for setting up Gradescope for your Blackboard course space. In this page, you’ll find specific details for completing each of these steps and links to other pertinent Gradescope Help Centre articles.
Gradescope: Homework assignment
Once you have created a Gradescope course, next you can create your assignment. This information will provide an overview of the Gradescope dashboard, menu options, staff roles/permissions and guidance for each stage of the workflow for a Homework assignment: