Blackboard

Blackboard is a Learning Management System that provides adult education students with the opportunity to participate in synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities that are created by local adult education providers. Once you have been given your login credentials, use your internet browser to go to https://AdultEdGo.blackboard.com to login. Students who need assistance should contact their local program or teacher. Local Adult Education staff who need assistance should follow local helpdesk protocols.

Start Here (Forms, Procedures, and Templates)

  • Blackboard Request Forms
    • Blackboard Master Class Request Form: A Master Class is for building content that is later copied to create classes that enroll students. Master Classes do not have enrolled students nor are they used to hold virtual classes.
    • Blackboard Student Class Request Form: A Student Class is for building a live class with students. The primary content comes from a copied Master Class and can be modified to fit individual class needs. You can also use this form to request “Blackboard Collaborate Only” classes.
  • Procedures
    • Getting Started with Blackboard – Taking Classes Live: This handout shows the procedure that is used by OAE to generate student accounts for a Blackboard content class or a Blackboard Collaborate Only class. PDF
    • How Instructors can Reset Student Passwords: This handout shows how instructors can access student account information and update a password. Word │ PDF
    • How Students can Reset their own Passwords: This handout can be sent to students to show them how to reset their password on their own. Word │ PDF
  • Templates
    • Student Account Login Template: This document can be used with mail merge to send students their login information. Required Excel cells – First Name, Last Name, and Student GALIS ID. Word │ PDF

It’s GO Time with Blackboard

Open Educational Resources

Resources

Blackboard Collaborate

Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Sub-Administrators

 

Distance Education

Policy and Guidance

Georgia FY21 Assessment Policy (1/13/2021)

TABE Remote Proctoring Guidance

BEST Plus 2.0 Virtual Test Administration Guidance

Resources for Virtual Instruction and Assessment

Webinars & Training

HiSET Webinars and Materials

HiSET Program Overview for Georgia Adult Education Programs Webinar – September 16, 2020 

Session Description: This webinar provided a range of information programs are to know to assist with offering the HiSET as a test option. An emphasis was placed on the familiarity with the HiSET Test at a Glance (TAAG) document for use to gain a greater understanding with testing details (e.g. question format, duration of tests, content categories, number of questions, etc.). The presenters also focused on the many HiSET instructor and test taker support material that are available on the HiSET website. This included items such as the HiSET Quick Reference Guide, HiSET Road Map for Instructors, HiSET Study Companion, HiSET Test Takers Bulletin, and accommodations that are available.

HiSET Official Online Practice Test – September 17, 2020 

Session Description: This webinar provided an overview and walkthrough of the HiSET official online practice tests. This one-hour tutorial session was provided to include details about acquiring testing codes, signing up students for the practice tests, preparing students for testing, and interpreting practice test results.

HiSET Mathematics Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 22, 2020

Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the math test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student math education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the mathematics test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to mathematics instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the mathematics teaching approach were provided.

HiSET Reading Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 23, 2020 

Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the reading test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student reading education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the reading test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to reading instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the reading teaching approach were provided.

HiSET Writing Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 24, 2020 

Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the writing test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student writing education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the writing test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to writing instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the writing teaching approach were provided.