The Jewish Theological Seminary
Schools
Course Tools
The Student Tools area, like the Communication Tools, is customizable by course based on instructor preference. All options here may not be available for your course. These tools allow for such actions as electronic file exchange, checking the course glossary, checking your grades, building a course webpage, and viewing calendar events.
| Tools Button | Function |
| Digital Drop Box | Electronic file exchange between instructor and students. |
| Edit Your Homepage | Build and modify your course homepage accessible through the Roster. |
| Personal Information | Update email address, change password, set CD drive on own computer. |
| Calendar | Listing of course and/or institution events. |
| View Grades | List of personal grades completed through online assessment in Blackboard or added by the instructor. |
| Student Manual | Online resource guide to the functions and features of the Blackboard software. |
| Tasks | Listing of course-related tasks created by the instructor. |
| Electric Blackboard | Notepad area to add personal course notes that will be saved in the course site. |
| Address Book | Store contact information about fellow students in the course here. |