Keep Learning

This article is for students looking for information on how to keep learning and working remotely using UConn Services

Blackboard

Blackbord is UConn's Learning Management System.

Web

You can connect to Blackboard on any computer using this link. Blackboard doesn't require any special software or browser plugins to be installed. If you are having problems connecting to the website, first go to the official blackboard browser checker and make sure your browser is supported. If you are still having issues, send an email to techsupport@uconn.edu.

Mobile

There is an app available for students to connect to Blackboard with mobile technology. There is an iOS app as well as an Android app.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborate

Your instructor may choose to use Blackboard Collaborate to meet with the class. This is an official Blackboard product that integrates with HuskyCT. No additional software or plugins are needed. For more information, head to our getting started page

Webex

Webex is an alternative to Collaborate that your instructor may choose to use. While it does not integrate directly with Blackboard, it shares many of the same features. It also does not require any additional software or plugins to be installed. For more information, head to our getting started page

iClicker

iClicker is a technology that allows instructors to take attendance as well as polls. This technology will work remotely. For help getting started, head to the official documentation from iClicker. For further help, email techsupport@uconn.edu.