Choose the resources your students need and place them where they will use them. Link a guide directly in Start Here or beside a specific activity, or embed it in a Blackboard document.
The four-topic entry page.
Suggested placement: Place in Start Here as a shared resource directory.
Open Student Resources (opens in a new tab)Choose Add HTML in a Blackboard document and paste this code. Check the height in student view and on a phone.
Assignments, discussions, grades, calendars, and tutorials.
Suggested placement: Place in Start Here or beside a first Blackboard activity.
Open Learning in Blackboard (opens in a new tab)Choose Add HTML in a Blackboard document and paste this code. Check the height in student view and on a phone.
Common browser problems and OCTC technology support.
Suggested placement: Place in Start Here or beside an activity that uses another website.
Open Technology Tips & Help (opens in a new tab)Choose Add HTML in a Blackboard document and paste this code. Check the height in student view and on a phone.
Video Studio, PC, Mac, and phone recording guidance.
Suggested placement: Place beside an assignment requiring a recording.
Open Recording Tools (opens in a new tab)Choose Add HTML in a Blackboard document and paste this code. Check the height in student view and on a phone.
School-issued device restrictions, course compatibility, and computer lab options.
Suggested placement: Start Here for dual credit students or beside a required online activity.
Open Chromebook Tips (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML. Check the height and scrolling in student view and on a phone.
Setup, practice checks, and help for tests that require Respondus.
Suggested placement: Before the first test that requires it.
Open the Respondus guide (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML, then check scrolling in student view.
Provide the institution-specific download link and an ungraded practice quiz. Respondus says the installation link is available in the LockDown Browser dashboard’s training resources or from your LMS administrator. Set the practice quiz to use the same tools students will need for the test.
Find, choose, and download another format for course materials.
Suggested placement: Start Here or beside course readings. Also available from Student Support.
Open the Ally guide (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML and check scrolling in student view.
KCTCS netiquette video, professional email guidance, and study habits.
Suggested placement: Start Here or before the first discussion activity.
Open Academic Success & Communication (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML, then check the height, scrolling, and video playback in student view.
Tutoring, library help, advising, accessibility, counseling, and basic needs resources.
Suggested placement: Start Here and beside reminders about getting help.
Open Student Support (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML, then check height and scrolling in student view and on a phone.
A student overview with numbered icons and a short reflection prompt.
Suggested placement: Optional resources in Start Here or alongside a relevant activity.
Open Kentucky’s 10 Essential Skills (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML, then check scrolling in student view and on a phone.
A short student overview: the AI use labels, the 3 Qs, the five BE behaviors, and keeping a trail.
Suggested placement: Optional resources in Start Here or alongside a relevant activity.
Open AI Literacy (opens in a new tab)Paste into Add HTML, then check scrolling in student view and on a phone.
A student page on adding, changing, and removing a Padlet post, and what not to share.
Suggested placement: In the directions of the first activity that uses Padlet.
Open Using Padlet (opens in a new tab)One page for each of the 3 Qs, plus Keep a trail. Link the page that fits the moment in an assignment, for example Q2 in a research assignment’s directions.
Suggested placement: In assignment directions, next to the AI use label.
Transfer pathways, university partners, guides, and contacts on the KCTCS website.
Suggested placement: Optional resources in Start Here or advising reminders.
Open KCTCS Transfer (opens in a new tab)Suggested placement: Your course’s What You’ll Need section or beside textbook information.
Have your class schedule handy. Match the term, course, and exact section when looking up materials. Books and access codes may vary by instructor—even two REL 130 sections may use different materials. Check your syllabus and instructor’s directions before purchasing.
Choose the resources your course uses. Open a support page or copy its link into Blackboard.
Support pages open in a new tab.
Publisher support
Student support
Achieve support · UK/international
Learner support
Evolve support
Office help and tutorials
Download Google Docs and Slides as Word, PDF, or PowerPoint, then upload and confirm the file submission.
Suggested placement: Beside the first file-upload assignment or Chromebook guidance.
Open the student guide (opens in a new tab)Choose file upload, text entry, or both to match the activity, and specify accepted file types when appropriate. A pasted Google sharing URL can require permissions and continue pointing to an editable original. An uploaded file provides a submitted copy.
Student coaching on following modules, reading directions, using feedback, computer access, and building a course-and-email check-in system.
Suggested placement: Link directly in Start Here, an early announcement, or a reminder about online learning habits.
Open the student guide (opens in a new tab)A direct link is a simple option. If embedding, check the height and scrolling in student view and on a phone.
These guides will be added here as they are developed.
Planned guide
Suggested placement: Beside the first Padlet activity.
Joining, posting, sharing media, and assignment expectations.
MLA and APA basics, OCTC writing and library help, and specific Purdue OWL guides.
Suggested placement: A syllabus, writing assignment, or Start Here. Link directly to MLA or APA when the assignment specifies a style.
Open Citation Help (opens in a new tab)A direct link is a simple option. If embedding, check the height and scrolling in student view and on a phone.
Use the Start Here Checklist (opens in a new tab) to connect shared resources with your course-specific welcome, directions, and activities.
Suggest an addition or correction: email Stephanie Self.
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