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 use 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. Please make sure 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.

Prepare your computer for Blackboard in order for you to be able to utilize all the features available with your online course. Visit the Blackboard Technical Requirementssection for information on how to get your computer prepared, read all the Steps to Prepare Your Computer for Blackboard.
Locate the Bb version of your course by opening up a browser and navigating to the TAMUCC Blackboard website.
Log in using your Island ID information. (your User ID and Password that you use to log onto a campus computer or Islander email) Locate your course/s in the list of courses in which you are enrolled and click on the 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, which is a word-processing tool similar to MS Word. The tutorial below shows the features of the content editor.
- Blackboard Add and Format Content
Participating in Class Using Blackboard Interactive Tools: Blackboard’s interactive tools involve students in class discussions and other forms of interactions to help promote learning.
Assignments: Your instructor may use Blackboard’s assignment tool to create activities and have you submit it within Blackboard to be graded and recorded into the gradebook.
- Submitting assignments
- Submitting group assignments
Tests: Blackboard’s assessment tool may be used to create quizzes and exams to be graded and recorded into the gradebook.
- Taking a Test in Blackboard

Continuity of Learning for Students

Blackboard Guides and Tutorials

Getting started with your online course

Navigate Blackboard and use tools in your course

Information Technology Support

Service Desk