Navigating Blackboard

What is Hypothesis? Hypothesis is an open-source web annotation tool that allows users (both instructors and students) to add notes, highlights, and comments to web pages and documents. It enables collaborative learning and critical engagement with texts and other course resources by allowing students and instructors to interact with the content in real-time. Hypothesis can […]

What is the Respondus Lockdown Browser? LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. The purpose of the Lockdown Browser is to lock down student computers to uphold academic integrity while taking a test in Blackboard. What are the key Respondus Lockdown Browser features? Here are [...]

What is Leganto? Leganto is a course reading list management tool designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience by enabling instructors to create and manage reading lists for their courses. It integrates seamlessly with learning management systems (LMS) like Blackboard, allowing instructors to curate and share resources with students efficiently. Leganto supports various types [...]

What is the Blackboard AI Design Assistant? Blackboard Ultra has integrated AI technology, known as the AI Design Assistant, to assist instructors with course design and creation. While AI provides many benefits, ensuring the transparency of its actions and the ethical use of data remain an ongoing topic of discussion. Hence, we need to exercise [...]

What is the Oklahoma Test Generator, and what does it do? There is an external tool called “Blackboard Test Generator” which was developed by Oklahoma Christian University. This tool can be used to create question banks and import them into Blackboard Ultra. How do I create a question bank using the test generator? Access the […]

What is Panopto? Panopto is Humber’s video platform designed for creating, managing, and sharing video content for educational purposes. It allows instructors to record lectures, create instructional videos, and share visual content with students. This tool enhances learning by providing students with access to recorded materials, facilitating a more flexible and engaging educational experience. Panopto […]

What is OneDrive? OneDrive is a cloud-based storage platform created by Microsoft that allows you to keep your files, photos, and videos automatically backed up and available on all your devices. Learn more about OneDrive here, or in the video below!   Why Should I Use OneDrive? Innovative Learning recommends hosting your files in your […]

What is Respondus Software (also known as Respondus 4)? Respondus 4 is a licensed test conversion tool used at Humber to prepare test questions for Blackboard. It is a PC only tool. If you are a Mac user, please refer to other online Test Building Tools. You can use Respondus in two ways: Build your […]

What is LinkedIn Learning? LinkedIn Learning is a website dedicated to online learning by providing access to thousands of online video tutorials created by industry experts. The library of videos cover a range of topics including business, design, photography, and education to help you achieve your learning goals. Humber Polytechnic has a campus-wide license to […]

What is Respondus Software (also known as Respondus 4) and how can I use it? Respondus is a licensed test conversion tool used at Humber to prepare test questions for Blackboard. It is a PC only tool. If you are a Mac user, please refer to other online Test Building Tools. You can retrieve tests that […]