Tips & Resources for Online Learning
As many University of Alabama students are learning online, we want you to know that we have many campus resources available to ensure your learning experience continues without interruption.
Virtual Learning Spaces
UA has designated more than 60 classrooms and meeting rooms as virtual learning spaces – areas where students can attend online class meetings while on campus.
Taking Tests in the Libraries (Respondus)
Many library computers are equipped with Respondus LockDown Browser and web cameras. Students may reserve an appropriate computer through the UA Libraries website.
Instructional Technology Resources
Learn best practices as well as tips and tricks for UA’s instructional technology tools.
Blackboard
Blackboard Learn for Students (CIT Video)
Blackboard Learn Student Tutorials
Blackboard Tutorials for Distance Education Students (from College of Continuing Studies)
Blackboard Browser Compatibility Checker
Clear Your Cache (CIT Video)
Clear Your Cache Guide
Testing Tips for Students
View Test/Quiz Grades in Blackboard
View Assignment Grades in Blackboard
Download Work You Submitted to Blackboard
Hide Courses in the My Courses Module
Box
Collaborate Ultra
Join a Collaborate Ultra Session from a Mobile Device
Collaborate Ultra Help for Students
Collaborate Ultra Interface Video Tour
Session Best Practices
Collaborate Ultra Guides for Participants
Participant FAQs
DUO
FAQ: DUO, Blackboard, and MyBama
Panopto
Navigate the Viewer
How to Take Notes on a Video
Create Bookmarks in a Video
Viewer Accessibility Features
How to Record with Windows or Mac
For Panopto technical support, email support@panopto.com or call the 24/7 Panopto support team at 855-765-2341.
People.ua.edu
Professional Websites for Grad Students
Respondus Lockdown Browser
Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor Information for Students
Technology Accessibility
Ally for Blackboard Help for Students – access alternative file types
Texthelp – literacy, accessibility and dyslexia software
Technology Accessibility Support Portal – Questions, suggestions, and technical issues with accessibility
Office of Disability Services (ODS) Accomodations
ODS Notetaking Services
TurningTechnologies Clickers and Mobile
Purchase License or Clicker Bundle
Clicker Bundle Tutorial (video)
How to register Your Clicker in Blackboard (video)
How to Use Your Clicker
Using TurningPoint Mobile on a Computer
TurningPoint Mobile for iOS Devices
TurningPoint Mobile for Android Devices
Get TurningPoint Clicker Firmware Updater (PC Only)
For questions regarding your Turning account contact Turning Technologies Support at:
866.746.3015 or
Support@turningtechnologies.com
Turnitin
Viewing Instructor Feedback
Interpreting the Similarity Report
PeerMark Overview