Ready, Set, Go…

Blackboard Learn is NCCC’s Learning Management System and will be used to support online courses and programs at NCCC. You must first register for T-Wolves Mail. If you have not yet done so please click on the Bb Log On Instructions link under Online Learning Links in the sidebar. These instructions will step you through the sign-up procedure and give you valuable contact information should you have any problems.

Steps to get started!

The 2020 Summer I 6-week session and the full Summer 12-week session (Summer III), both beginning on May 26, 2020, will be offered completely online.  Summer II runs from July 8, 2020 through August 18. 2020 and will also be offered completely online. Labs will be conducted on campus.  You will be able to see your courses in Blackboard Learn on the OFFICIAL START DATE of the semester. (Remember, Modular courses may have different start dates, check your course schedule in Banner Web for start dates).

Before the Official Start Date:

• Know Your Technology Requirements: You are required to have access to a broadband connection and a desktop or laptop computer/MAC, using a tablet or other mobile device may not have the functionality required for the course. In addition, check with your professor to make sure your available equipment is acceptable for each course you are taking.  Some technology related courses require the ability to download software, for example Chromebooks do not allow software to be downloaded. Make sure you are using a supported browser by visiting the Open SUNY help desk to check your browser compatibility or contact Online Learning at onlinelearning@niagaracc.suny.edu.
• Check your T-Wolves College email account and try to log into Blackboard Learn. 
• Participate in the NCCC Online Learning Student Success Orientation to learn how to use the tools in Blackboard Learn, especially if you are taking an online course for the first time. You will also learn what to expect as an online learner, strategies for success, and were to get help. Located in the MyNCCC and Student tab in Blackboard Learn.

*Check your course schedule in Banner Web for course dates as MOD (module) courses start and end on different dates

Assess Your Readiness for Online Learning @ NCCC

This is important. Online courses are not for everyone. Please complete the self-assessment to make sure this mode of learning is right for you. If you are matriculated in a fully online degree program, we recommend you go through the entire Open SUNY Readiness Guide.

“Attend” Your Class Frequently.

Attendance Requirements for Online Courses – You are required to log in to your online course(s) at least three times per week from a computer or laptop. While logged into your course, you may need to post a question, respond in the discussion forums or submit an assignment as proof of attendance. When you make a submission or posting, the professor will know you are “in class” and you will not be dropped for non-participation, which can affect your financial aid. Since the online program is not bound by specific class times, students are responsible for budgeting their time. Make sure you log into your online course(s) from a computer or laptop the first day of class and participate in beginning course activities, that way your professor will know you have successfully accessed your course.

You are required to have access to a broadband connection and a desktop or laptop computer/MAC, using a tablet or other mobile device may not have the functionality required for the course.

Attendance Requirements for Hybrid Courses – You will be required to attend class in person on certain days and complete online activities outside of class. Log into your course to see the course information and course schedule or view your course schedule in Banner Web for your course’s meeting times.

You can use this Time Management Calculator to assess how much time you should plan on spending on a weekly basis.

Getting Help

• With logging in to T-Wolves or Blackboard Learn (Usernames and Passwords)– contact the NCCC Office of Information Technology (OIT) T-Wolves helpline at 716-210-2505 or visit the help desk at (Room D-102A, Main Campus)
• Navigating or Using Blackboard Learn – contact the Open SUNY Help Desk or call 1-844-673-6786.
• If you want to learn more about Online Learning @ NCCC or need additional assistance, stop by the Office of Online Learning Student Success Center in the Learning Commons (Main campus) Room D-106D, or send an email to onlinelearning@niagaracc.suny.edu