Blackboard Instructions for Students

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Each course in Blackboard has a Navigating Blackboard section, with instructions on most of what you should need to navigate.  If you need help, please email us at edtech@wesleyseminary.edu

Discussions

Assignments

Journals

Quizzes & Tests  

Special note on quizzes and tests:  Please do not use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge when you are taking tests in Blackboard.  Ever.

Kaltura Video Enterprise System

Kaltura is the video system that Wesley uses for all video creation and storage.  You will definitely be watching videos via Kaltura, but you may also be asked to create videos as assignments for Kaltura. 

Watching Kaltura Videos

Kaltura for Students

Need Help with Blackboard?

  • First, please try to solve the problem.  A computer restart or trying another browser if nothing else.  Resources for students can be found on this page.  
  • Next, be sure to email your instructor.  

If your problem cannot be solved and you need help sooner, please contact us at one of the following options:

  • Email Blackboard Technical Support at [email protected]
  • Call (202) 885-8640 (campus extension 8640)
  • Walk in at TG-04,TG-06 or TG-08 between 8:30 am and 4 pm

If you need help with your password, please email WingSwept using the address below. WingSwept is unable to offer technical support to students experiencing difficulty with their personal devices, unless it is an issue related to WIFI configuration.

Discussions

Assignments

Journals

Quizzes & Tests  

Special note on quizzes and tests:  Please do not use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge when you are taking tests in Blackboard.  Ever.

Kaltura Video Enterprise System

Kaltura is the video system that Wesley uses for all video creation and storage.  You will definitely be watching videos via Kaltura, but you may also be asked to create videos as assignments for Kaltura. 

Watching Kaltura Videos

Kaltura for Students

Need Help with Blackboard?

  • First, please try to solve the problem.  A computer restart or trying another browser if nothing else.  Resources for students can be found on this page.  
  • Next, be sure to email your instructor.  

If your problem cannot be solved and you need help sooner, please contact us at one of the following options:

  • Email Blackboard Technical Support at edtech@wesleyseminary.edu
  • Call (202) 885-8640 (campus extension 8640)
  • Walk in at TG-04,TG-06 or TG-08 between 8:30 am and 4 pm

If you need help with your password, please email WingSwept using the address below. WingSwept is unable to offer technical support to students experiencing difficulty with their personal devices, unless it is an issue related to WIFI configuration.