Student Help: Blackboard & Related Tools

Video tutorials and technology help for FVTC students, including Blackboard Ultra, Respondus LockDown Browser, Microsoft Office 365, Citrix, and recording video assignments.
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Student Help: Blackboard & Related Tools

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Accessing Grades in the Blackboard App
Customize Your Profile in Blackboard
How to Check Grades
How to Submit a File for an Assignment
How to Use Journals
Introduction to Blackboard
Overview: Course Progress Tracking
Overview: Email Notification Settings
Test Information and Preparation
Test Review and Feedback
Test Taking and Submission
Understanding SafeAssign Originality Reports
Using Messages
Using ReadSpeaker

Chromebook Troubleshooting
Setup for Mac Users
Taking a Test (Windows)

What Is LockDown Browser?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser required for some Blackboard exams. It prevents printing, copying, visiting other sites, or opening other apps during a test.

⚠️ Only use LockDown Browser when a test specifically requires it — not for general Blackboard use. Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPads (iOS 11+), and Chromebooks. Not supported on smartphones.

Windows & Mac

  1. Download: LockDown Browser for FVTC
  2. Follow the on-screen prompts to install.
  3. Close all programs, then open LockDown Browser.
  4. Log into Blackboard, navigate to your test, and click Begin.
Note: You cannot exit until you click Submit.

iPad (iOS 11+)

  1. Open the App Store and search Respondus LockDown Browser.
  2. Download and open the app.
  3. First-time: search for Fox Valley Technical College (not "FVTC").
  4. Log into Blackboard, navigate to your test, and tap Begin.
Note: Your instructor must enable iPad support for the test.

Chromebook

  1. Visit the installation link on your Chromebook.
  2. You'll be taken to the Chrome Web Store — click Add to Chrome.
  3. Open Blackboard, navigate to your test, and click Begin.

How to Use Teams for Group Projects
Joining Course Teams Meeting
Setting Up the App
Turning On Notifications

How to Record a Video in an Assignment
How to Record a Video in the Discussion Board
How to Record Screen/Audio for Assignment
How to Submit a Video File Into Blackboard

Blackboard Video Studio 30 minute limit

Built into Blackboard Ultra — no install needed. Best for webcam or screen recordings directly in Assignments and Discussions.

  • 30 minute recording limit; 5 GB file size limit
  • Records webcam or screen (not both at once)
  • Ultra courses only

What Is Citrix?

Citrix Desktop is a virtual Windows computer that runs inside your own device, giving you access to FVTC software — like Microsoft Office and Visual Studio — without installing anything locally. Ideal for Chromebooks, iPads, or personal computers that don't meet software requirements.

Option 1 — Browser Access No install needed

The Light Version (HTML5) runs directly in your browser. Best for most students.

Get Started in Browser

Option 2 — Workspace App Better performance

Install the Citrix Workspace App for a richer experience:

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Keywords:
blackboard, student, help, tutorials, respondus, lockdown browser, office 365, citrix, recording video, teams, grades, assignment, test 
Doc ID:
135502
Owned by:
Nate L. in FVTC
Created:
2024-02-15
Updated:
2026-06-26
Sites:
Fox Valley Technical College