Field

Description

Personal Information

First Name: [r]

Enter the new user’s first name. This field is required.

Middle Name:

Enter the new user’s middle name.

Last Name: [r]

Enter the new user’s last name. This field is required.

Email: [r]

Enter the new user’s email address. This field is required.

Student ID

Enter the Student’s ID as defined by the institution.

Account Information

User Name: [r]

Enter a user name for the new user. This field is required.

Password: [r]

Enter a password for the user’s account. The password must be at least one character and contain no spaces or special characters.

Verify Password:

Enter the user’s password again to ensure accuracy.

Other Information

Gender:

Enter the new user’s gender.

Birthdate:

Select the new user’s birthday from the drop-down list or click the icon to select a date from the calendar interface.

Education Level:

Enter the new user’s education level.

Company:

Enter the new user’s company.

Job Title:

Enter the new user’s job title.

Department:

Enter the new user’s department.

Street 1:

Enter the new user’s address.

Street 2:

Enter any additional address information.

City:

Enter the new user’s city.

State/Province:

Enter the new user’s state or province.

ZIP/Postal Code:

Enter the new user’s ZIP code or postal code.

Country:

Enter the new user’s country.

Web Site:

Enter the URL of the user’s personal Web site. When adding a URL, do so as http://www.blackboard.com, not www.blackboard.com or blackboard.com

Home Phone:

Enter the home phone number of the user. The phone number will display exactly as entered.

Work Phone:

Enter the work phone number of the user. The phone number will display exactly as entered.

Work Fax:

Enter the fax of the user. The fax number will display exactly as entered.

Mobile Phone:

Enter the mobile phone of the user. The phone number will display exactly as entered.

Role and Availability

User Role:

Select a role option. Available roles are:

·         Builder: User is able to add content to the course through the Content Areas and the Course Tools on the Course Control Panel.

·          Grader: User is able to access all areas under Assessments.

·         Guest: Guests are able to view areas of the course, but cannot participate in any way.

·          Student: User is able to access all available course content and will be graded on Assessments.

·          Teacher: User is able to control all aspects of the course through the Course Control Panel.

·          Teacher’s Assistant: User is able to control most aspects of the course through the Course Control Panel.

Available (this course only)

Select Yes or No from the drop-down list. If Yes is selected, the user will have access to the course Web site. If No is selected, the user will not be able to access the course. This option can be modified after the user is created to control access throughout the user’s involvement with the course.