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Blackboard Tutorials

Most Open Learning courses offered online are delivered on Blackboard Learn. This web-based software allows students and Open Learning Faculty Members to communicate with each other through email, discussion forums and announcements.

Once you enrol in a course, your first step will be to log-in to Blackboard Learn and send an introductory email to the course Open Learning Faculty Member. The first time you log-in, your password will be your birthdate, using the YYMMDD format. Once you’re in, you’ll be prompted to create a new password.

You’ll return to Blackboard throughout your course to find and submit your assignments and receive feedback. We suggest you check in regularly to keep up-to-date with information and discussions about the course material.

If you need help navigating Blackboard, Open Learning provides detailed tutorials on its Blackboard Wiki page.

You can also contact the IT Service Desk at 1-888-852-8533 or call Student Services at 1-800-663-9711.

The log-in screen for Blackboard 9.1:

The login screen for Blackboard 9.1
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