Blackboard for Organizations

 What is this?

Blackboard is a place for OISE groups to connect online. It allows you to create a community 'website' for your group members or organization, making it easy for group members to connect, collaborate and chat online. Some features:

• Document sharing (notes, agendas etc.)
• Planning and administration (announcements, calendar)
• Communication (mailing lists, discussion boards, real-time chat and virtual classroom)
• Groups (communications and document sharing between members)
• On-line Surveys
• Links to other on-line resources

Examples of a Blackboard community group could be:

• Staff members of a department
• Students from an academic segment
• Students groups of a social nature
• Faculty, students and staff forming a committee

How can I access Blackboard Groups and Organizations?

Located under the Community tab in the Blackboard Portal.

 Who do we support?

• OISE faculty, staff and students
• Non-UofT users: access possible through guest UTORid usernames

 How do I request this service?

To set up an organization:

Submit a request to the OISE Client Care Portal at portal@oise.utoronto.ca

To access a Blackboard organization:

Log in to the Portal with your UTORid and password.

 What is the cost for this service?

There is no cost.

 How do I get support with this service?

• Blackboard Self-Help
• Blackboard Communities Help - consult the Portal Information Website.
  Workshops
• Consultations: please contact the Client Care Portal at portal@oise.utoronto.ca
• View a sample Organization:  "A Little Bird Told Me ..."
  • Login to the Portal with your UTORid and password. 
  • Click on the Community tab.
  • Type A Little Bird in the Organization Search box to your left and click Go! Search results will return the "A Little Bird Told Me..." Organization. 
  • Click the Enroll button to your right.
  • Secret access code is letmein
  • You should see a Receipt: Success - click OK and you will be enrolled