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How do I configure the Blackboard (iLearn) Mobile Learn Application on my smart phone/ tablet?

Step 1: To download the application on your handheld device, go to the application store for your OS:

App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Google Play Store on Android devices. App World on Blackberry device.

Step 2: Search for " Blackboard MobileTM Learn " or just "Blackboard".

Step 3: Follow the installation process and then launch the Application.

Step 4: In the ‘Search for your School’ Field,  Type "American University of Sharjah".

Step 5: Log in with your AUS credentials*.
* Username should be typed as: b000xxxx, without @aus.edu domain

Step 6: Click on "Agree", then hit Continue to complete the login process.

 
For Blackboard Mobile Learn support inquiries, please visit the website:http://help.blackboardmobile.com/

Blackboard also provides helpful demos for users on their website, at:http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Resources/Demos.aspx

 

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iLearn, Faculty, Students
Faculty Information Sheet for Administering Online Tests

Part I: Test Room Specific Precautions

If you have scheduled an online test/exam, please do the following:

For a Computer Lab

Send an Email to [email protected] with a request to have an IT specialist prepare the Lab for the exam.

The IT specialist assigned will depend on where the exam will take place. Please see Appendix (i) for more details.

For a Classroom

Please bear in mind that for tests administered in the classroom, you will have to rely on the operability of the students’ laptops. You are advised to hold online examinations in a lab environment to safeguard against limitations inherent within our wireless networks. To make sure the test goes as smoothly as possible, request the students to pay a visit to the school’s laptop service center so that a consultant can do the following:

Check wireless connectivity. Install and update the LockDown browser. Perform a check-up to guarantee...
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iLearn, Faculty
Access to Guides and ITFAQ links for Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

The Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Guide is for anyone who is looking to conduct online meetings. You can access the comprehensive guide by clicking this link. The guide covers the following topics: 

What is Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and how to access it from my iLearn course site? Blackboard Collaborate Ultra course tool interface How to join the Blackboard Collaborate Course Room session? Why create new sessions if I have a course room How do I create a session? Is there an easy way to add a direct link to the course room on iLearn for my students? Meeting Room Interface How to set up your microphone and webcam in a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Let others hear and see you during a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session Record sessions Share content...
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iLearn, Faculty
Help Conducting and Proctoring online exams PDF guides

Instructor Quick Start Guide LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor

Download this file


Student information template to be used in an iLearn course or in a syllabus 

Download this file


AUS Online Exams Guide

Download this file

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff
How to safely log out from iLearn?

Please follow the steps below to safely log yourself out of iLearn: 

Click on the log out icon on the upper left corner of your browser​

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On a new screen you will get two options. Click on the "End session and log out" button. If no action is taken, you will be automatically logged out after 120 seconds. You can also select "Continue SSO session" to go back to iLearn.​​​

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After you click the "End session and log out" button, you will get the confirmation message below. Click "End Session" to complete the log out process.​​

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Once you end your session, it's advised that you close all your browser windows. ​

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iLearn, Faculty, Students
How to send multiple invitations at once on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra now allows you to send multiple, up to 500, invitations at once using an Excel sheet. However, this feature is not available through an iLearn course but on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra accounts only. Follow the steps below to learn how:  
 

Step 1: Open a Microsoft Excel file to add your guest details. Name the columns as the following: 

displayName (required) email (required) role (optional; if left blank the system will automatically assign your guests the participant role) moderator presenter participant

NOTE: It is important to use the exact headings. Any other version, such as Display Name or E-mail, will not be recognized by the system. Please see the picture provided in Step 3. 

Step 2: Before saving your file, ensure you have chosen the CSV format under File Format...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff
How can I create a new Panopto session?

If you haven't already installed Panopto on your device, please refer to the following ITFAQ articles: 

How do I download and install Panopto on Windows?  How do I download and install Panopto on Mac? 

Step 1: Using Google Chrome as your browser, go to ilearn.aus.edu and log in with your AUS credentials.

Step 2: Click on 'Videos' in the menu on the top-right corner. 

Step 3: On the Videos section, click 'Create', and then select 'Record a New Session' from the drop-down menu. 

Step 4: Your browser will ask to open Panopto. Click on ‘Open Panopto'. If this is your first time, allow Chrome to access your Microphone and Camera when prompted. 

Step 5: Once Panopto has been launched, please ensure that: ...

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Software and Online Services, Faculty and Staff
How to add Bluepulse to an iLearn course.

Step 1: Log in to iLearn

Step 2: Under 'My Courses' on the iLearn home page, select the Course which requires Bluepulse. Example, "My_Course_Waseem". 

Step 3: Click on the + sign, on the top left corner. Then, click on Course Link. 

Step 4: Click on Browse. 

Step 5: On the pop-up window, click on Tools. From the drop-down, click on Bluepulse. 

Step 6: Enter a name for the tool which will show in the Course Menu. Ensure you have checked the box for 'Available to Users'. Then, click on Submit. 

The Bluepulse tool link will now be visible on the Course Menu (as shown in the picture). To open the portal, simply click on the link! 

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iLearn, Faculty
As an Alumni, what services do I still have access to?

AUS Alumni have access to the following services and accounts through their AUS credentials: 

AUS Email (G-suite) AUS Banner  AUS iLearn AUS ITFAQ and [email protected] AUS Password Station AUS_Wireless Network AUS VPN on Windows and Mac devices AUS personal network...
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Accounts and Passwords
How can I enable Blackboard Collaborate during Respondus LockDown Browser?

You will first need to create a new session on Blackboard Collaborate for the course exam. 

Step 1: Access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra from the "Tools" menu in your course and Create Session. 

Step 2: Name your session. Example "NGN110 Final Exam" 

Step 3: Set the Start and End Date and Time. 

Note: You may need to allow some time before or after the exam. 
 
  Step 4: Under Session Settings disable the following options (refer to picture in Step 5):  Anonymize chat messages  Share audio  Share video  Draw on whiteboard  Step 5: Under Session Settings enable the following options: Post chat messages Participants can only chat privately with moderators ...
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iLearn, Faculty