Get ready for a refreshed experience on John Jay Blackboard! On June 29, 2024, The City University of New York (CUNY) is upgrading to Blackboard Base Navigation, bringing a more streamlined and user-friendly interface to your online learning environment. While your valuable course content will remain exactly as it is, you’ll immediately notice a cleaner, more intuitive homepage designed to enhance your navigation and access to essential tools.
John Jay Blackboard Base Navigation Homepage
The new Blackboard Base Navigation is all about making your online learning journey at John Jay College smoother and more efficient. Imagine a system where everything you need is easily accessible, right at your fingertips. Here’s what you can expect from the updated John Jay Blackboard:
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Unified Access, Right Where You Need It: Navigating Blackboard is now simpler than ever. Your core features and tools are neatly organized within a menu list located conveniently under your name. This means you can effortlessly jump between different areas within John Jay Blackboard without getting lost or having to click around excessively. Whether you’re checking announcements, submitting assignments, or participating in discussions, everything is just a click away.
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Simplified and Intuitive Workflow: Base Navigation is designed for ease of use. You can now quickly glance at your navigation menu from anywhere within the platform. This simplified workflow means less time spent searching and more time focused on your studies and teaching. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for busy John Jay students and faculty who need to manage their time effectively.
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Stay Updated with the Enhanced Activity Stream: Never miss important updates again! The comprehensive activity stream keeps you in the loop with everything happening across all your courses. From new assignments and announcements to discussion board posts and grades, the activity stream provides a centralized hub for all course-related notifications. This is a game-changer for staying organized and on top of your coursework in John Jay Blackboard.
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Global Course Overview at Your Fingertips: Access a complete overview of all your courses directly from any link within the navigation menu. This global perspective allows you to quickly see all your courses, check for updates, and jump into any course with ease. Managing multiple courses in John Jay Blackboard has never been more straightforward.
For detailed guidance on using the new Blackboard Base Navigation, explore the official Blackboard Help Center resource: Navigate in Learn.
Getting Help with John Jay Blackboard
Need assistance with John Jay Blackboard? John Jay College and CUNY provide robust support resources to ensure you have a smooth experience with the platform.
For Blackboard and Brightspace related questions or issues, reach out to the dedicated Blackboard help desk. You can find helpful FAQs and support contact information at CUNY IT Help.
For urgent John Jay Blackboard issues outside of regular business hours, after-hours support is available for immediate assistance. This service operates weeknights from 8:00pm to 8:00am the following morning, and throughout weekends from Friday night at 8:00pm until Monday morning at 8:00am. Remember, after-hours support is specifically for help with using Blackboard itself and not for CUNY Login or access issues. For complete details, refer to the After Hours Blackboard Support document.
Course Availability for John Jay Faculty
Course shells on John Jay Blackboard are automatically generated for every CUNY course based on data from CUNYfirst. If you are a faculty member and cannot locate your courses on Blackboard, first verify your course assignments in CUNYfirst. If your courses are correctly assigned in CUNYfirst but still inaccessible in John Jay Blackboard, please contact your department or campus Blackboard representative for further assistance. Typically, courses become visible in Blackboard within 24 to 48 hours after enrollment or assignment in CUNYfirst.
Embrace the new and improved John Jay Blackboard – designed to make your online learning and teaching experience more efficient and enjoyable!
