Activating your account

If you don't already have an active FCCJ student account, log on to Online Student Services with your Social Security Number and PIN and you will be given an option to activate your account. Once your account is active, you will be able to log on to Artemis with your FCCJ Student User ID.

Resetting your password

If you have previously activated your FCCJ Student User ID but you can't remember what your User ID or password is, log on to Online Student Services with your Social Security Number and PIN and you will be advised what your User ID is and you will be given an option to reset your password.                             Changing your password                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           If you just want to change your password on your active account, you can do so by logging on to Online Student Services.

HOW TO USE BLACKBOARD:
You will be able to access Blackboard in two ways:  through the Blackboard web site and through PHIM2.  You must be connected to the Internet in both cases.
Go to:  http//bb6.fccj.org
After you click on the login button, you will be asked for a user name and ID.
Your user name is <enter user name> (all lower case, no spaces, everything between the <>s).
Your ID is <enter ID> (no spaces, everything between the <>s).
Take all the cookies, otherwise Blackboard will not work correctly.
OR:
Go to the PHIM2.
Enter your id and password.
Go to the Blackboard link.
In Blackboard, you will find the following access buttons on the left side of your screen:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The course home page will open with “Announcements.”  Be sure to read these each time you log on.  All changes and updated course information will be posted here.
COURSE INFORMATION:
The “Course Information” section will contain your orientation and any other information about the course.  The "Course Contract" is also located in this section.

SYLLABUS:
The "Syllabus"  section will include your syllabus plus your "Course Contract," optional textbook assignments, and other folders that contain course policies.  Read the syllabus carefully for course policies and grading policies.

COMMUNICATION:
In the “Communications” section, you will find the links to the “Discussion Board” and "Email."

EXTERNAL LINKS:
Contains links to a variety of resources for information and assistance.

STUDENT TOOLS:
Located under "Student Tools" you will find the grade book, student manual for Blackboard, and an address book.  You can also edit your home page.

DISCUSSION BOARD:
This is the direct link to the discussion forums.

To use the discussion forums:
You will be posting questions, answers, and comments to the discussion forum throughout the course.  Discussion forums have been set up for each chapter and for computer questions/answers.  When posting a question or responding, post to the appropriate forum.
Adding an attachment to a discussion thread:

1. Click on the "Communication" button, then click "Discussion Board".
2. Click on the link to the 'forum' your instructor posted; then click on the thread to which you wish to respond (if one exists).
3. Click on the "Add New Thread" button.
4. Type in the subject and message.
5. You may edit your message.
6. If you wish to add an attachment, look at the "Options" section, then click the "Browse" button, locate the file, click the file once to highlight it, then click on "Open". The file will appear in the "Attachment" field.
7. Click on "Submit"

NOTE: You can also respond directly to a message by clicking on the title of an existing message, and then click on "Reply" and follow the instructions from Step 4 forward.

TO USE EMAIL:
When sending an e-mail, indicate in the subject line the following:
Elementary Algebra, reference number, your name, and some indication as to the contents of the email.
If you do not fill in the requested information in the subject line, your email will get lost in  “cyber-space.”  DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS.  If you have a document in Word and you wish to email the contents, copy and paste it into the email editor.

How to send email:
To send email to specific users and/or groups of users, please refer to the instructions below:
1. Click on the "Communication" button.
2. Click the "Send E-mail" link.
3. Select an option (all users, select users, etc.).
4. Select users/recipients to receive your email (if and only if "Select Users" or "Select Groups" was your previous choice).
5. Type your message, and select additional options.
6. If you would like to add attachments, click the "Add" button.
7. Click on "Browse". Locate the file you wish to upload as an attachment.
8. Click on the filename once to highlight it, and then click "Open".
9. The file name should appear in "Browse" field. Click on "Submit".
10. Once you return to your message, click on "Submit" to send it.

NOTE: You may delete any attachments by clicking on the "Remove" button to the right of the that attachment.

ONLINE NETIQUETTE:
When sending email or participating in a forum:

Be polite.
Be considerate and respect the opinion of others.
When posting to the discussion forum, stay on the topic.
Do not monopolize the discussion.  Allow others to respond.
Avoid SHOUTING (the use of uppercase letters).
Do not FLAME or purposely provoke others.
Do not use profanity.