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  1. Logging into Blackboard
    1. Obtaining your username and password
    2. Logging on the first time
    3. Changing your password
    4. Getting your password reset if you forgot it
  2. Computer Requirements
    1. Computer hardware requirements
    2. Computer software recommendations
    3. Using AOL (America Online)
    4. Sypware and virus protection
  3. Navigating in Blackboard
    1. HomePage layout
    2. Changing personal settings
    3. Using the browser back/forward buttons
    4. Using the "breadcrumbs" for navigating in Blackboard
    5. Difference between an "item" and a "folder"
    6. How to submit files in the "drop-box" or "assignments" areas
    7. Taking an online test
    8. Using the discussion board
    9. Using chat and virtual classroom
    10. Participating in course groups
  4. Guidelines and Policies
    1. Academic dishonesty policy
    2. Privacy policy
    3. Email guidelines
  5. Courses
    1. How to enroll in an online course at NSU
    2. How to un-enroll from an online course at NSU
    3. Online course retention
  6. Troubleshooting
    1. Problems with home computer disconnecting from the Internet
    2. Problems submitting online tests
    3. Problems viewing certain documents and files from courses
    4. Problems With Visual Text Box Editor in IE7 and Vista
  
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