1. There are 2 teaching platforms used by faculty who teach online. One of these is Blackboard and the other is Desire 2 Learn.
2. If you do not know which platform your class will be using, please refer to your updated student profile. To get an updated profile, go to http://msvcc.blackboard.com

LOGGING INTO BLACKBOARD: To log into your campus and ONLINE Blackboard classes you must do the following: FIRST TIME ONLY!

• First visit the EMCC webpage http://student.eastms.edu/password and change your password. Your old password is your social security number without dashes. Create a new password.(FIRST TIME ONLY!) You will not have to go through this step every time you login.

• Second visit the website http://emcc.blackboard.com to get to the login page.
• Type your login username as first initial last name and last 4 digits of your social EX: If you registered as John H Doe, and SSN of 123456789 then your username will be jdoe6789
• Enter your password. (password is the new password you created when you changed it from your social in step 1)
• Click Login
• Click the tab “My student Home”. You should see your class links listed here. Click the class link for the class you wish to enter.

Note: You will see your online class links AND any traditional classes you are registered for. Some traditional campus class instructors use Blackboard to supplement those classes. Check with your traditional campus class instructors to see if you will be using Blackboard for those classes. You can determine which class links are for your online classes and which are the traditional campus class supplements by looking at the Blackboard class name. Online classes will have (MSVCC) at the end of the name to indicate to the student that these class links are the online classes. Remember: Online classes follow a different calendar and operate under different expectations and timelines from those of traditional campus classes.

• After you click on a class link to enter the class, you should click on the student orientation menu button and the link inside for information. You should also read the class syllabus and assignments schedule very carefully.

 

Blackboard Login FAQ

            Q: If I am not able to login to Blackboard what do I do?

            A: First make sure you are logging into the correct website: http://emcc.blackboard.com

      Second be sure you are following the login procedure:

First visit the EMCC webpage http://student.eastms.edu/password and change your password. Your old password is your social security number without dashes. Create a new password.

Second visit the website http://emcc.blackboard.com to get to the login page.

Type your login username as first initial last name and last 4 digits of your social EX: If you registered as John H Doe, and SSN of 123456789 then your username will be jdoe6789

Enter your password. (password is the new password you created when you changed it from your social in step 1)

Click Login

THIRD: If you are still not able to login, contact DLC James McMullan at 601-679-3570 or Dr. Tommy Ware at 662-243-2636 for assistance.

 

Q: Who do I call if I cannot login?  

A: If you are still not able to login, contact DLC James McMullan at 601-679-3570 or Dr. Tommy Ware at 662-243-2636 for assistance.

Q: Who do I contact if I CAN login but I do not see a Blackboard class site for one or more of my classes?

A: Contact DLC James McMullan at 601-679-3570 or Dr. Tommy Ware at 662-243-2636 for assistance.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about my online classes such as important    dates (drop/add, withdrawal, attendance, online exams) or other issues?

A: Contact DLC James McMullan at 601-679-3570 jmcmullan@eastms.edu

Q: When a student logs into Blackboard, how will the student know which Blackboard class sites are to be used for their traditional (on campus) class and which are for their Online classes?

A: The student will know the difference based on the Blackboard class name.

 ONLINE CLASS NAMES APPEAR AS: Spring08 BIO113401VS(MSVCC)

The (MSVCC) will indicate that the Blackboard site is for an ONLINE class and not traditional.

Traditional Class Blackboardcourse namesappear as: Spring08 BIO 1134 SC01

There is NO (MSVCC) designator in the Blackboard class name.

100% Online courses are NOT the same as a traditional class Blackboard course site. Online classes have special expectations, policies, procedures, calendar, withdrawal dates and class deadlines. The student must be sure to understand the difference between the online class and the traditional class Blackboard site and the expectations set forth by the instructor for each.

Q: Who do I contact if I have a question that relates to my class such as submitting assignments?

A: Students should contact their instructor when assistance is needed with course material or in submitting assignments.