College for Creative Studies ITS Office

08/17/2021

Let's get to know you! Make sure to update your profile image in Canvas.

08/11/2021

Are you ready for the Fall 2021 Semester? Make sure you have notifications set up in Canvas.

02/01/2021

The ITS Helpdesk often gets requests for QR codes for various sites and online forms. Creating a QR code is available to anyone using a free QR code generator.

QR codes are handy barcode type images that users can quickly scan using the camera on a smartphone. By aiming the camera at the graphic, the phone will detect the code and perform an associated action. In most cases, they are used to direct people to a web link or an online form, but individuals can also use them to share contact information or send an email.

Creating a simple code that takes visitors to a specific website starts by finding a free online QR code generator such as https://www.qr-code-generator.com. Copy the URL to the site you wish to direct visitors to and paste the URL in the text area of the application you've chosen. The application should generate a scanner code that you can download and save, usually in a jpg or png format. You can then integrate the downloaded graphic into your own publications.

01/04/2021

Good morning and Happy New Year!

As you may already know, your Blackboard classes are now available for updating for the Winter 2021 semester. Remember, CCS classes begin on January 19th, the Tuesday after Martin Luther King day. At this time, Please make the necessary updates to your course. Make sure you upload your approved syllabus as soon as possible, as students will be looking for more details before classes officially begin. We also encourage you to welcome your students to your class with an announcement introducing yourself and brief information about what to expect this semester.

In addition to your course content, please be mindful of retaining the default course navigation that includes the homepage, course content, announcements, my grades, and the course calendar. These items are in place to create consistency for the student experience. To further explain these navigation items, review this brief video at https://vimeo.com/481471026.

Please feel free to contact Andy Whyte ([email protected]) or Sean Evans ([email protected]) with any further questions about your Blackboard course. We can also assist you directly with updating your course if you feel you require additional assistance.

This is "5 Required Features of Your Blackboard Course" by CCS Helpdesk on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/16/2020

Did you know CCS students have access to the CCS Virtual Desktop? Visit campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/its/working-from-home for instructions on downloading and installing the necessary applications on your Windows or Mac computer. Once installed, you will have access to CCS licensed software. For additional help, please email [email protected]

11/04/2020

Due to a power outage the College is currently experiencing internet connectivity issues
affecting several online services, including Blackboard.

ITS Staff is working on the issue, and we hope for this to be resolved soon.

Thank you for your patience.

09/29/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "How to Create A Simple Quiz". "By using the Test, Surveys, and Pools tool, you can add a test that students can submit online. With some additional details, this test can also be graded upon submission. Feedback can be made available to the student right away."

By using the Test, Surveys, and Pools tool, you can add a test that students can submit online. With some additional details, this test can also be graded upon…

09/14/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "Embeding a Google Form". "Using your CCS Google account, you can create forms to collect information from your students. Since surveys on Blackboard are anonymous, this is an excellent alternative to collecting the information on who submitted answers. You can share the link to a form you've built, but another option is to embed the form directly into your course content using HTML code."

Using your CCS Google account, you can create forms to collect information from your students. Since surveys on Blackboard are anonymous, this is an excellent alternative…

09/09/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "Embed Video Into Course Content". "You can embed a video player directly into your course content by placing iframe HTML code within a course item or even an announcement. First you must upload your video to a video hosting site like YouTube or Vimeo. By selecting the share option for your video, you can then copy the HTML code that needs to be placed into a content area of your course. In the Blackboard editor, click the HTML code view button to open the HTML editor."

You can embed a video player directly into your course content by placing iframe HTML code within a course item or even an announcement. First you must upload your…

09/08/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "Course Links to Journals and Discussion Boards". "You may wish to include a link directly to a Journal or Discussion Board directly in your course content. Bu clicking the Course Link items in Build Content, you can direct students to these areas directly from your Course Content."

You may wish to include a link directly to a Journal or Discussion Board directly in your course content. Bu clicking the Course Link items in Build Content, you…

09/07/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "Using your CCS Calendar". "You can create a new calendar in your CCS Google Calendar account that can be updated with events and then shared with the people you specify."

You can create a new calendar in your CCS Google Calendar account that can be updated with events and then shared with the people you specify.

09/03/2020

Just posted on the CCS Helpdesk Vimeo page, "Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar". "With Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop. More details are found at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380"

With Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop. More details are found at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380