myCourses
During spring 2013 semester, the UMass Dartmouth myCourses learning management system will be transitioning from Blackboard Vista to Blackboard Learn. During the transition you may have courses on both systems.
All fully online courses and a limited number of face-to-face classes will utilize the myCourses (New System). All other courses will use the myCourses (Old System).
Keep in mind that not all instructors utilize the myCourses system, therefore you may not see your course listed on themyCourses landing page. Please check with your course instructor
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myCourses- Old System |
myCourses- New System |
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Supported Browsers |
List of supported browsers for Blackboard Learn |
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How to Login, Usernames, Passwords, Change Password |
Login Information To login, access the UmassD Portal and follow the myCourses link. Select your courses from the right-hand column entitled: "myCourses - New System: My Sites" |
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Browser Check (highly recommended) Using the "Check Browser" link within myCourses |
Browser Check No browser check is available for the new system, please see the link below for compatible browsers. |
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Listing of basic computer skills, computer and internet requirements |
List of supported Browsers & Operating Systems |
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Listing of file types and plug-ins |
A brief overview of the required and optional plug-ins. |
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Java |
Click on the "Agree and start Free Download" button to install the most recent version of Java. |
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Tips on pop up blockers and spyware issues, downloading files, and security settings |
Troubleshooting Tips Tips on pop up blockers and spyware issues, downloading files, and security settings can be found in the "Getting Started in myCourses Student Guide" below. |
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Getting Started in myCourses Student Guide (pdf) Download the PDF myCourses student guide here |
Getting Started in myCourses Student Guide provides written instructions on using the new system and tutorial videos are also available here. |
Important information about Blackboard Learn
- The Blackboard Learn Mobile Application is currently not supported.
- After entering a course site from the myUMD Portal, the portal page will log you out after a period of inactivity.
Other Helpful Resources
Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is available from the Writing Resource Center
Wimba Live Classroom Information
How to participate, communicate and interact in a Wimba Live Classroom
iClickers
How to use, tips, and FAQ’s
