You can also copy pieces of a course. The item you can Export from one course to the other are:  Learning Modules and Assessments. Click Here to view how to Import/Export items from one course to the other.

1. Registrars Schedule of Classes: Make certain that your courses are in the “Registrars Schedule of Classes”. If your courses are not in the “Registrars Schedule of Classes”, your department scheduler can add them for you. You can access the Registrars Schedule of Classes through this link: http://www.registrars.kent.edu/ScheduleOfClasses/

2. Login to Vista 8.0: Go to flashline at http://www.kent.edu. After logging in, you can click on the “My Courses” tab, and then click on “Vista Single Sign On” on the left hand side of the page (under “Tools & Research). You can also login to Vista 8.0 directly by going to http://vista8.kent.edu and clicking on “Kent State University”

3. Verify your Courses in Vista: Check your course list in Vista. If courses are missing, contact your Department Scheduler first, and have them set the course correctly in Banner. If they are still missing, and they are in the “Registrars Schedule of Classes”, call the Help Desk.

4. Combine: If you would like to combine courses, please do so as soon as possible. This must be done in advance of the fall semester.

5.Student Roster: Check your Grade book (under Teach Tab) as soon as possible. If you do not see all students in the course, notify us at vistasupport@kent.edu with Course Name, No. Section no. and CRN(s) asap.

6. Content: When a course is accessed in Vista 8.0, by an instructor, the instructor is given an opportunity to copy content from another course in which they are enrolled (as instructor), to their new course. This feature can only be used one time. If for some reason, something went wrong, the course can be reset. To have this reset please call, or email vista support.

7. Content from Vista 3.0: (older version): If you would like content to be copied from Vista 3.0 to Vista 8.0 please fill this form as soon as possible: Content Migration

8. Have guest students in the course?: If you have guest students or students from other universities or community that will be taking your course please call the Helpdesk as soon as possible so that their accounts can be created. We will not be able to process your request for guest student accounts.

We encourage you to please take advantage of the support options available to faculty:

Help Site: Visit http://elearning.kent.edu often, for update, training materials, announcements

Training Opportunities : Strongly recommend attending training sessions request group/departmental session (at least 5 users)

Call Us : 330-672-8557 (for Faculty ONLY). If your students are experiencing any issues please have them contact Helpdesk .

Email us: vistasupport@kent.edu

Drop-in: 304 Moulton Hall (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) (for Faculty ONLY) IMP: Please be mindful that we can only provide help with Vista related issues. If you need help with basic computer issues, or need help fixing computers, please call the Helpdesk.

What are the advantages of Blackboard Vista?
The new enhancements and features of Blackboard Vista include:

- Upload and provide content to students
There is no file type restriction
There is no course size restriction (there is however 500 MB per file upload limit)
Provide access to resources by adding Web links(links to other website or resources)
You can organize your content in Folders or Learning Modules
You can customize the look and feel of you course: You can change the icons, background colors, header and footers, custom layout, custom colors for the course etc.

- Grade book:
Easy to manage and secure Grade book: Students only see their own grades

- Communication Tools:
Enhanced Discussion Tool with Gradable Discussions
Create Blogs and Journals
Online , printable calendar
Pop-up Announcements
In-built mail tool with option for forwarding emails

- Assessment and feedback tools:
Create online quizzes with many options for questions like multiple choice, paragraph, fill in the blanks, combination etc.
Provide students with Practice tests that they can take as many times
Online Assignment submission dropbox

- Some Other functions:
Streamlined Group Management: You can create Group Sign-up Sheets, random groups or selected members groups
You can selectively release content: Hide any content or set dates and times on any content to release it when you want
Copy content from one course to the other- Saves time
Combine multiple sections in to one: All students show up in one grade book and are a part of same shell. You need to upload your materials only once.

How do I request my Blackboard Vista courses?
You do not need to request courses. If you are scheduled to teach a course officially, it will show in your course list in Vista. If in case a course does not show up please contact your department scheduler as soon as possible and have them set up course for Vista (in Banner).

How do I access my Blackboard Vista courses?
You can login to Vista from Flashline> http://flashline.kent.edu/cp/home/loginf , Click on My Courses and then Click Vista Single Sign-on.

What support is available?

We encourage you to please take advantage of the support options available to faculty:
1. Help Site: Visit http://elearning.kent.edu often for update, training materials, announcements
2. Training Opportunities : Strongly recommend attending training sessions request group/departmental session (at least 5 users). Go to http://elearning.kent.edu to register.
3. Call Us : 330-672-8557 (for Faculty ONLY). If your students are experiencing any issues please have them contact Helpdesk.
4. Email us: vistasupport@kent.edu (Faculty ONLY)
5. Drop-in :304 Moulton Hall (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM) (for Faculty ONLY)

IMP:
* Please be mindful that we can only provide help with Vista related issues. If you need help with very basic computer issues or need help fixing computers please contact your department or the Helpdesk.
* If your students need help , they must contact the helpdesk at 2-HELP or helpdesk@kent.edu
• Why can’t I login to Vista?
Check to make sure you are able to login to Flashline using the same username and password
Make sure the caps lock is not on
If above does not work contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@kent.edu or 330-672-HELLP.

What do I do if I forget my logon information?
Your logon information for Vista is same as Flashline. If you forgot your flashline username or password, you can contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@kent.edu or 330-672-HELLP.

How do I logout of a Blackboard Vista session?
Look in the top right corner of your Vista page, you will see a logout link.

Who can access courses in Blackboard Vista?
Faculty who are officially scheduled to teach courses
Students who are officially registered for courses
TA’s who are officially listed as teaching assistants for a course
You as an instructor of a course however can add anyone who has a flashline user id (whi ic their @kent.edu email address) to your course.

What computers have access to Blackboard Vista?
As long as you have a computer with good internet connection you will be able to access Vista. We however would recommend highly that you view the Tech Support potion of the website (http://elearning.kent.edu ) to view the optimum technical requirements like browsers, operating system so that you can avoid issues.

While requesting e-packs from publisher please note that you must request correct version of e-pack. We are using Vista 4.0.

View a schedule of workshops by clicking on “Workshop and Events ” on the right and register as soon as possible. If you have difficulty registering at the site please contact the Helpdesk at 330-672-HELP as soon as possible.

See what’s new-
To see what the upgraded Vista looks like, click here (requires Flash Player). You can also download a PDF Handout of new tools and features in Vista 8.0.

Log in to Vista 3.0:
Only for Kent State students and faculty who want to view information from courses taught during or prior to Spring Semester 2009.

Problems logging in?

Call the Helpdesk at 330-672-HELP (4357) or e-mail helpdesk@kent.edu.

Important: In order to ensure Vista 8.0 runs on your computer, please optimize your browser settings. If you need help, please call the Helpdesk.

View Online Training: You can also review our library of online tutorials.

Request Group Training Sessions: Departmental or group training will be available upon request. Please complete this online form to request group training. Please allow us two to three weeks’ notice to accommodate this training.

Drop-in Center: Faculty can drop in to our office, located in 304 Moulton Hall, for any urgent questions or concerns. We recommend, however, that you e-mail or call us ahead of time to check availibilty so that we can be best prepared to help you.

Vista Support
Phone: 330-672-8557
E-mail: vistasupport@kent.edu
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM weekdays

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