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A blog for Bloomsburg University students to get updates on BOLT.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Tips and Tricks to be Successful in an Online Course
We made a video. You can watch it here.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Ready for Semester End?
Here are some tips for the end of the semester in BOLT:
Check your progress!
Use Assessments > Class Progress to check where you stand in your classes.
Schedule any proctored exams.
Are you supposed to take a proctored exam? Make sure to schedule within the specified timeframe.
Download stuff!
Use Binder to download your course content. You can download Binder for iOS or Android devices. You can also use the Download feature to download your submissions and feedback from the Assignments tool.
Export ePortfolio!
Are you graduating? Take your ePortfolio with you. See the myDesire2Learn Access widget in BOLT for details on how to do this.
Grades Exemption Expansion
Did your instructor exempt you from graded activities in BOLT?
If an instructor exempted you (in BOLT) from a graded activity they linked in Content, you should now see the exemption in Content.
This is an expansion of the Grades Exemptions feature in BOLT. (Please note: If your instructor exempted you from activities, assignments, or grades outside of BOLT, you won't see that in BOLT unless they add the exemption to BOLT for you!)
Read on for other places you should see exemptions when instructors apply grade exemptions in BOLT.
If an instructor exempted you (in BOLT) from a graded activity they linked in Content, you should now see the exemption in Content.
This is an expansion of the Grades Exemptions feature in BOLT. (Please note: If your instructor exempted you from activities, assignments, or grades outside of BOLT, you won't see that in BOLT unless they add the exemption to BOLT for you!)
Read on for other places you should see exemptions when instructors apply grade exemptions in BOLT.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Daylight Dawns August 17th
We are flipping the switch to Daylight on August 17th.
The Daylight Experience is coming to BOLT to bring a new, modern, responsive design to BOLT. BOLT will display better on mobile devices and will have other user experience improvements, including a new My Courses widget.
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| Daylight is coming to BOLT on August 17 |
If you want more information on Daylight, check out our student videos on our YouTube channel. We have a special Daylight playlist just for students to show you how to use the new user interface: https://youtu.be/RiUaeT04IUM?list=PLXjuCKxYK182fiunZmv-n2UyDFDIja7MG
We will also be updating our Student Support information at https://intranet.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-student. Help documentation will be updated to match the new look and feel in BOLT.
Gear Up for 2017 Fall
Here are some answers to common questions to help you get ready for the upcoming semester!
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Can’t see your courses? Students aren’t added to Fall courses until August 17th. After that, if you add a course in MyHusky, it takes 24-48 hours for you to be added to the course in BOLT. Students won’t see courses until instructors make them active in BOLT, and some instructors won’t use BOLT. If you have questions about when your instructor is giving you access to BOLT, please contact your instructor. |
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Can’t login to BOLT? BOLT uses your HuskyID credentials. If you can’t login to BOLT, try logging into your email. If you can’t login to your email, you may need a password reset. If you can, are you a transfer or Grad student? They don’t have access until August 17th! |
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Using Clickers? If you are in a course using clickers, register your clicker via the Clicker Registration link in BOLT (under University Resources). You MUST register via the link. |
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Need help in BOLT? We have 24/7 technical support from our vendor that can be accessed via the Support Portal widget in BOLT. Click through the widget to access live chat support, email support, and a knowledge base. Telephone support is available at 1-866-921-0473. We also have a student blog at http://bloomuboltstudents.blogspot.com. We maintain student support information at https://intranet.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-student, and have a YouTube channel with video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV32JrmLma4pJ4F_SE_MJrg. |
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Using Proctoring? If your instructor is using Respondus LockDown Browser, download it via our link: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=666246493 If your instructor is using ProctorU, check out our student guide: https://tinyurl.com/y8t4u3ky |
Reminder: Incoming Freshmen must complete the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT
If you are a new incoming freshman at Bloomsburg University, you need to complete the Orientation course in BOLT. Completion of the course results in a Certificate. You must receive a certificate to complete the course. If you do not, a hold will be placed on your account.
Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th. (New Graduate students also gain access on August 17th.)
If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.
Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th. (New Graduate students also gain access on August 17th.)
If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
What's Next in BOLT: Daylight, coming August 17th to BOLT
BOLT will have a new look and feel next month. The Daylight
Experience is coming to BOLT to bring a new, modern, responsive design to BOLT.
Have you seen Daylight?
Prepare for Online Learning in 2017 Fall
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the upcoming Fall semester.
Check your schedule.
Make sure your schedule looks like you thought it would in MyHusky. Have concerns? Contact your advisor or the Registrar.
Check your email.
Instructors may email you prior to the semester with information.
Get technology requirements for your classes.
Read your instructor’s syllabus carefully and find out what technology is required! For example, do you need a webcam for the course? Will you be using Respondus LockDown Browser? Is your instructor using ProctorU? Do you need a clicker?
Update software.
Make sure you have all your software updates! For instance, if your instructor is using Respondus LockDown Browser, make sure to download it or update to the latest version. Always make sure your web browser and plug-ins are up-to-date!
Learn about BOLT.
Check out our Student Support page and visit our YouTube channel. We also have 24/7 support from our vendor. Click through the Support Portal widget in BOLT, or call 1-866-921-0473 any day, any time.
Register your Clicker
If your instructor is using clickers, register your device via the link in BOLT! If you do not have one, you MUST create a Turning Account by clicking through the Clicker Registration link in BOLT. You cannot make the account outside of BOLT- it must be created through BOLT to work properly with your instructor’s software- and score your clicker responses for grades.
Check your schedule.
Make sure your schedule looks like you thought it would in MyHusky. Have concerns? Contact your advisor or the Registrar.
Check your email.
Instructors may email you prior to the semester with information.
Get technology requirements for your classes.
Read your instructor’s syllabus carefully and find out what technology is required! For example, do you need a webcam for the course? Will you be using Respondus LockDown Browser? Is your instructor using ProctorU? Do you need a clicker?
Update software.
Make sure you have all your software updates! For instance, if your instructor is using Respondus LockDown Browser, make sure to download it or update to the latest version. Always make sure your web browser and plug-ins are up-to-date!
Learn about BOLT.
Check out our Student Support page and visit our YouTube channel. We also have 24/7 support from our vendor. Click through the Support Portal widget in BOLT, or call 1-866-921-0473 any day, any time.
Register your Clicker
If your instructor is using clickers, register your device via the link in BOLT! If you do not have one, you MUST create a Turning Account by clicking through the Clicker Registration link in BOLT. You cannot make the account outside of BOLT- it must be created through BOLT to work properly with your instructor’s software- and score your clicker responses for grades.
New Student Orientation
Are you an incoming freshman? Incoming freshmen must complete the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT. Completion of the course results in a Certificate. You must receive a certificate to complete the course. If you do not, a hold will be placed on your account.
Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th.
If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.
Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th.
If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Welcome, Class of 2021
Are you a new Husky? Welcome to Bloomsburg University and BOLT!
Here is a handy checklist to get oriented with BOLT:
- Bookmark the BOLT How-To
Get step by step tips on BOLT at https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-student - Bookmark the BOLT Support Portal
Access chat, email, phone, and DIY support at https://d2lprod.service-now.com/bloomu - Subscribe to the IMDC'sYouTube channel
Access video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV32JrmLma4pJ4F_SE_MJrg - Login to BOLT
Go to https://bolt.bloomu.edu – use your HuskyID to login. This is the same login as your network and Huskies email account login. - Take the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT
You must take the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT. But don't worry, it's awesome! You'll earn badges and a certificate for completing the course!
Click 2017SummerORG-1-17-01 in your My Courses widget or in the Select a course menu at the top of the page in BOLT. (When the course is available for you to take, it will show up for you to click on it.)
Need help in BOLT? Call 1-866-921-0473 or access our Support Portal widget in BOLT 24/7/365!
Have you seen Daylight?
We are flipping the switch to Daylight on August 17, 2017. Daylight will bring a modern, responsive experience to BOLT.
Have you seen Daylight?
Click the link to read more and read the video transcript.
Do you use Respondus LockDown Browser in a Course?
Is your instructor using Respondus LockDown Browser for quizzes? If so,
you will need to download the LockDown Browser using our Bloomsburg University
link: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=666246493
You cannot download the browser using any other source. You must download it using the link above.
To take a quiz with LockDown Browser, just use a regular
browser to access BOLT, the course, and your quiz. If you have downloaded
LockDown Browser, you can click the Launch button and this will open the quiz
directly in LockDown Browser.
You can find out more at our Student Support pages and BOLT How-To: https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-quizsurvey
Having technical difficulty? Contact BOLT Support and visit
the Respondus Support Portal here: http://support.respondus.com/support/index.php
Using ProctorU this Semester?
Is your instructor using ProctorU this semester? ProctorU is
a live online proctoring service instructors may require for certain exams.
If
your instructor is using ProctorU, you can find more information on what you
will need to do to use ProctorU at https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-quizsurvey
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