Blackboard Learning System (BLS) Vista

From TechHelp - MCLA's Technology Help Center

Blackboard Learning System (BLS) Vista is a learning management system (LMS) that enables MCLA faculty to create and manage web-based learning and post course materials electronically. The Academic Technology department works with faculty members to effectively use this tool in their courses.

Contents 1 Information about BLS Vista 2 BLS Vista Guides 3 Faculty FAQ about BLS Vista 4 Student FAQ about BLS Vista 5 Signing Up for a course 6 Taking a Course 7 Online Class Advising

Information about BLS Vista

• Login to BLS Vista
• Requesting a BLS Vista Course Area

BLS Vista Guides

• Help with logging into Blackboard Vista
• BLS Vista Browser Compatibility

Faculty FAQ about BLS Vista

• What is BLS Vista?
• What is my log-in and password?
• I cannot get to the Vista login page.
• Do I have to do the Browser check in BLS Vista?
• What does the Browser check do?
• How do I get a course area set up in BLS Vista?

Student FAQ about BLS Vista

• What is BLS Vista?
• Where do I go to log on to my course?
• What is my log-in and password?
• I cannot get to the BLS Vista login page.

Signing Up for a course

• How do I register for an online course?
• How do I pay for an online course?
• How do I matriculate/apply to be admitted to MCLA?
• How do I withdraw from an online course?
• What are the registration and withdrawal due dates?
• How am I billed for an online course?

Taking a Course

• Can I use my home email account for online course work?
• How do I deal with password/technical problems?
• How will I get my grade?
• How do I get the login information for my online course account?
• How do I get the login information for my MCLA email account?
• How do I get textbooks for my online course?

Online Class Advising

• Who advises students in online courses?
• Can advising happen through the (e)mail?
• How do I contact an advisor/instructor/office at MCLA?
• How do I get my advisor's signature?