About Blackboard:

Blackboard is a web-based course management system that allows instructional materials to be easily delivered via the Web. It includes threaded discussions, file sharing, e-mail, chat, gradebook and other tools.

Blackboard for Students:

I.      HOW TO LOGIN:

a.      Go to http://cprsweb.rcm.upr.edu:8080

b.      Click the Login button

c.      Enter your Username and Password

II.     STUDENT'S GUIDE TO BLACKBOARD:

                         OIRE has put together a Student's Guide to Blackboard which contains
           information on finding your courses, using the various tools, updating
           personal information, and much more! This guide can be viewed by
           clicking here. (Word Document)

III.    BLACKBOARD STUDENT MANUAL:

For detailed information about the use of the blackboard download the Blackboard Student Manual click here. (pdf format)

Blackboard Computer Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Computer Requirements:

• 64 MB of memory (more preferred)
• Windows 2000 or higher
• Macintosh System 8.x or higher
• A local printer

Important: Don't forget update your windows operating system
 

Recommended Applications:

For applications, you need the latest web browser from Microsoft, and any necessary helper applications to view the files.

• For Windows: Internet Explorer 6.0
  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/ie6sp1/default.mspx
• For Macintosh: Internet Explorer 5.1
  http://www.microsoft.com/mac/DOWNLOAD/IE/ie5_classic.asp

Recommended Software:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Windows Media Player

• Java Applets

• Real Player

• Quicktime

Blackboard Policies and Procedures:

The document accessible from the link below is intended to serve as a set of
guidelines for decision-making related to the use of the Blackboard™ course
management software licensed to the University of Puerto Rico. These policies apply only to the use of such software residing on and accessed from servers located on the Medical Sciences Campus.

Blackboard Policies and Procedures:

For information about the Blackboard Policies and Procedures click here. (Word doc.)
(Update May-2004) 

For more info about the use of Blackboard, visit our FAQ

Student FAQ