Teaching with Blackboard Vista
Blackboard Vista is a secure, Web-based environment used for conducting course-related activities. As a fully-featured learning management system, Blackboard Vista includes a variety of tools that support class communications (such as mail, blogs, and threaded discussions) as well as the management of assignments, assessments, and grades. Faculty may use Blackboard Vista for teaching online and blended courses or may choose to use it for housing supplemental materials for traditional face-to-face classes.
Getting Started
- Request a Blackboard Vista Course Site
- Register for Getting Started with Blackboard Vista (self-paced course)
- Blackboard Vista Login page
Blackboard Vista Tutorials
| 1. | Assessment Tool | Guide to using the Assessment Tool |
| 2. | Assignment Tool | Guide to using the Assignment Tool |
| 3. | Calendar Tool | Guide to using the Calendar Tool |
| 4. | Discussion Tool | Guide to using the Discussion Tool |
| 5. | Gradebook Tool | Guide to using the Gradebook Tool |
| 6. | Group Manager Tool | Guide to using the Group Manager Tool |
| 7. | Mail Tool | Guide to using the Mail Tool |
| 8. | Manage Files in Vista | Guide to using the File Manager |
| 9. | Selective Release | Guide to using the Selective Release options |
| 10. | Syllabus Tool | Guide to using the Syllabus Tool |
Best Practices Using Blackboard Vista
CLEAR instructional consultants have expertise in working with the Blackboard Vista Learning Management System and are here to assist faculty who wish to use its tools. Contact your CLEAR instructional consultant to make an appointment for one-on-one or small group training.
- Preparing for a New Semester
- Download End-of-Semester Data
- Resources for Enhancing Your Online Course
- Use of Copyrighted Materials
- Join the Vistanews-L Listserv
Accessibility Guidelines
Technical Support on Blackboard Vista
UNT faculty users of Blackboard Vista receive technical support from the Center Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Redesign (CLEAR) Blackboard Faculty Helpdesk.
Email: vistafac@unt.edu
Phone: 940-369-7394
In person: Chilton 112C
- Blackboard Vista Login page
- Blackboard Vista Faculty Resources
- Report a Problem with Blackboard Vista through the IT Helpdesk
UNT students should contact the CITC Helpdesk if they have problems logging in to Bb Vista or with using a tool in the Bb Vista system. For issues inside a particular course (such as broken links, content, quiz, or assignment availability, or for resetting quizzes or exams), students should contact the instructor of the course they are taking.
The Blackboard Vista system is hosted at UNT and is managed by the CITC Distributed Learning Support unit.