Blackboard Help
Resources for Accessing Blackboard
Blackboard is a Web-based course-management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or access online course materials and activities to complement on-campus classes. Blackboard enables students to participate via discussion boards and virtual chat, and access online quizzes and an academic resource center.
The degree to which Blackboard is used in a course varies. For example, instructors may supplement an on-campus class by putting their syllabus and handouts on their course sites. Other courses may be conducted entirely through Blackboard, without any on-campus sessions. If you are enrolled in a course that uses Blackboard, be sure to find out how Blackboard will be used in that course.
Helpful Resources
- How to login to Blackboard: Complete the one-time setup for First-time logging in if you haven’t done so. Use the link below to login to Blackboard.
- Login to Blackboard
- Currently, Firefox browser is recommended for full functionality. To test other browsers, go to Blackboard Learn Help for Students.
- On-line Help and Technical Support
- Video Tutorials
Access Blackboard on Your Mobile Device
Did you know that you can access Blackboard on your mobile device? You can access any course on NECC’s Blackboard from your iPhone, or Android. Using the Blackboard (Bb) mobile app, you can access course content, read announcements, see your grades, and participate in discussions, blogs, and more.
To download the Bb mobile app, click on the link on your My Blackboard page, or simply go to your device’s app store and search for “Blackboard Mobile Learn.” After installing it, when you open the app for the first time, you will see a “Search for your school” field. Type in Northern Essex Community College and it will bring up the Bb Learn login page. Enter your Blackboard username & password to login. After you have successfully logged in you will be asked to choose an access option. You will have to purchase the Unlimited Pass for $1.99.