August 2008

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO!
IMPORTANT: DISTANCE LEARNING 2008 COURSE INFORMATION

Dear Distance Learning Student:

Read the following instructions to get started. Complete steps 1-3 before the semester begins.

To login to Blackboard (your distance learning course)

1. Go to www.utoledo.edu/dl/ and select "fall semester" and click "go."
2. Enter your Blackboard ID and password where indicated, and click log in. If you have not received a username, or set your password, please see the instructions at the bottom of this page.*
3. Complete “A Guide to UT On-Line Learning,” found on your Blackboard (Bb) home page.
4. Click on a distance learning course.

Note: At this time you can only access the Blackboard (Bb) orientation course, “A Guide to UT On-Line Learning,” and placement tests. Your course(s) will appear in Blackboard (Bb) on their scheduled start date.

Having difficulty when trying to Blackboard (Bb) from myUT?
Go directly to the Blackboard (Bb) Fall Login page at https://utwebct.utdl.edu:2153.

Incorrect username or password error?
Change your password at https://myUTaccount.utoledo.edu.

Student services and technical support

At www.utoledo.edu/dl/ you will find:

• Help Desk for Technical Support/Help Desk Information. 
• Student Services for information regarding tuition and fees. Call Rocket Solution Central at 419.530.8700, for payment information.
• More Links for Students for information on Technology Requirements, Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from classes, the Academic Dishonesty Policy, the Responsible Use of Technology and where to order textbooks and course materials. Buy your textbooks early!
• Remember to check this site frequently for eLearning news and updates.

If you register after the course start date, there may be a delay of two business days before the course is available on your Blackboard (Bb). Questions? Contact eLearning at 419.530.8835 (866.UTOLEDO toll free), or email utdl@utoledo.edu using your UT email account.

Your academic success is important to us. We wish you a successful fall semester.

*Instructions for Activating Your Login Account (UTAD** username)

Click on Login Help on the myUT main page (http://myUT.utoledo.edu) for instructions. Once you get your UTAD username, and set your password, your account is activated. Proceed to www.utoledo.edu/dl/ to log in to your Blackboard.

Activating your UTAD account will also activate your university email. Use your university email for all official communication with the University. Access your email at http://email.utoledo.edu or through myUT (http://myUT.utoledo.edu).

**University of Toledo Authentication Directory

FAQ

What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is an online course management system used by eLearning and it functions as your virtual classroom.

Why do my courses appear on the myUT Courses page, but not in Blackboard?

All of your courses appear in myUT Courses, including the online ones. But beginning on the official start date, the online courses will appear in Blackboard (Bb), as well. Remember that Blackboard (Bb) is where you will complete your online course work.

I forgot my username or password?

Click on Account Maintenance on the myUT main page to reset your password.

Did you forget your answers to the “password hint” questions? The IT Service Request Line will help you. Call them to reset your password, 419.530.2400.

Remember to buy books and course materials early!