Blackboard Learning System
University of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences Campus
Support by Office of Informatics and Educational Resources (EPS)
Student Support

What is 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. You must be registered on a course in order to get a Username and Password to access Blackboard system.

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.
(PDF Document)

III.    BLACKBOARD STUDENT MANUAL:

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

Blackboard Computer Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Computer Requirements:

  • 512MB RAM of memory (more preferred)
  • Windows XP or higher
  • Macintosh System OS10.x or higher
  • A local printer

Important: Don't forget update your windows operating system
 

Recommended Applications:

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

Recommended Software:

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 Medical Sciences Campus, 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.

For information about the Blackboard Policies and Procedures click here. (PDF doc.)
(Update September-2008) 

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

Student FAQ