This help website is only for Blackboard.
UB's primary Learning Management System is now UB Learns, powered by Brightspace.
Journals may be private, public or simply between the student and instructor.
A journal is self-reflective tool for students. Only the student and the instructor are able to comment on journal entries. However, journals can be made public by the instructor so all enrolled users can read all entries.
Group Journal entries can be read by all group members and the instructor. There are two ways to create a journal. You can use the Tools dropdown list in a content area or use the Control Panel method described below.
We suggest the default indexing option of Monthly to maximize student access to previous posts. Journal posts will not be available to students after the selected indexing period.
Instructors can edit basic properties of the journal or delete their own journals.
If a student is removed from the course, the student's journal will be deleted. All journal entries and comments are deleted.
To view student journal entries, click on the down pointing arrow underneath your name on the right-hand side of the journal screen.
Use our contact form to submit a help ticket (you may be asked for your UBITName and password). After the form is submitted, a member of the UB Learns support team will follow up with you within one business day.