Using Blackboard Vista
There are many resources available on campus to support your use of Blackboard Vista. Regularly scheduled workshops are available and support teams (Instructional Designers, GTAs and web developers) are available both centrally from ETUO and in many of the colleges across campus.
Blackboard Vista use can take on many forms - everything from the support of a traditional on campus course, to a completely online course with all material delivered electronically.
Requesting a Course
You must use the Course Request form to use Blackboard Vista and this must be done each and every semester. You will need your course number/section number to fill out the form.
https://crsweb.uh.edu/crs/login/login.php
Adding a TA
To add a TA to your Blackboard class, you will need to choose your TA from the TA list found in the Course Request form. You wll need the TA's PS ID. In the course Request form you can click on the instructor link to take you to the TA assignment. This can be done anytime during the semester. You will be sent an email to verify you have made the request as a last step in the process.
Faculty Workshops
If you are only using Blackboard as a supplement, you can probably learn what you need to know by attending one of the Quick Start Workshops scheduled throughout the semester. This is a one and one/half hour session which will help you identify the tools you might need to use and show you how to add these tools to your course.
If you are planning on teaching totally online or a hybrid course, a regular workshop would be most appropriate as you will learn not only what tools are available, but also how to use the tool in a pedagogically sound way. If you find that no scheduled workshop fits your calendar, please feel free to discuss other options with the Instructional Designers. If your department needs a specific Workshop, please contact ETUO to discuss a way to arrange for this.
Troubleshooting Blackboard Vista
If you are having trouble connecting to Blackboard Vista, trouble with your account, questions about how to use a tool, or needs concerning one of the add-on tools available with Blackboard Vista, please go to the following link for online help.
You can send an email to blackboard@uh.edu with questions which are answered by an acaddemic and technical team.
If you need to call someone about your questions or concerns, please call (713) 743-1475 and choose the appropriate option. Option 1 for accounts; Option 2 for Instructional Designer and Tool Support.
Instructional Design
Resources are available to help you create your course using Blackboard Vista. There are many tools available to help make the delivery of yourmaterial more effective.
To find an Instructional Designer to help you, please follow this link:
If you have any questions about UH Distance Education, please contact Tammy Hoskings at (832) 842-2141 or at thoskings@uh.edu.