Continuity of Learning for Students

In the event of campus closure due to emergencies, continuity of learning ensures that you will have access to quality education and learning opportunities by providing alternative digital methods for teaching and learning, such as online instruction and virtual classroom meetings.

TAMU-CC uses the Code Blue Emergency Notification System, a comprehensive alert system that can connect students, faculty, and staff during emergency situations. In the event of campus closure and cancellation of classes, a message will be sent via the Code Blue system and email. Please be sure to sign up for Code Blue to receive the information.

Blackboard Guides and Tutorials

Your instructor will provide specific guidance on the expected work. Use the tutorials to learn more about the tools that you might need.

Visit the Blackboard Technical Requirements page to make sure your browser is supported and check for browser updates.
Log in to the TAMUCC Blackboard website. using your Island ID information (user ID and password that you use to log in to a campus computer or Islander email). Locate your course/s in the list of current courses and click on the course title to open.  
If you have any difficulty logging into Blackboard, contact the IT Service Desk.

Sending Messages and Email: Your instructor may use Blackboard's communication tools to keep in contact with you using the email and messaging feature in Blackboard.
- Email
- Messages
Using the Content Editor: Many of the tools in Blackboard utilize the content editor, a word-processing tool similar to MS Word. The tutorial below shows the features of the content editor that you can use to format your entries.
- Blackboard Add and Format Content
Using Blackboard Interactive Tools: Blackboard’s interactive tools involve students in class discussions, journal, blogs, wikis, groups, and Zoom video conferencing to support collaborative learning.
- Participate in Discussions
- Participate in Journals
- Participate in Blogs
- Participate in Wikis
- Participate in Groups
- Zoom web-conferencing
Assignments: Your instructor may use Blackboard’s assignment tool for you to upload file attachments in your course. Blackboard accept these file formats as attachments. Your instructor may use rubrics to grade the submitted assignments. Once the instructor graded the assignment, you will see the grades and rubric (if applicable) in the My Grades area.
Tests: Blackboard’s assessment tool may be used to administer quizzes and exams. Instructors control the time frame during which the test is available. Be sure that you know when the test will open and close. Watch for the timer on the timed tests. Your instructor will also control the feedback after you have submitted the quiz or the exam.
- Taking a Test in Blackboard

Continuity of Learning for Students

Blackboard Guides and Tutorials

Getting started with your online course

Navigating Blackboard

Information Technology Support

Service Desk