What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is an integrated set of web-based tools for course management and delivery. It was built by educators at the University of British Columbia as a tool to allow other educators to build sophisticated web-based learning environments without a lot of time, resources or technical expertise. It also allows any student who knows how to navigate the Internet to be able to participate in an online class. It may be used both in a distance learning setting (completely web-based) and as a supplement to lecture-based courses.

Your Blackboard account will be activated by the first day of class. Online courses are not available until the first day of class.Your account will be activated within 24 hours if you register after the first day of class. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with Blackboard by reading the Blackboard tutorial.

Technical Support

For assistance with Blackboard contact Center for Distance Education:

Office: John Gray Center, Building B, Room 125

Phone: (409) 880-7849

Email: cde@lamar.edu

Website: http://dept.lamar.edu/cde/

Accessing Blackboard
The Blackboard login page can be reached by using the following URL: http://luonline.blackboard.com
Your Blackboard ID is the same as your myLamar ID.
The Blackboard password is your Student ID number (eight digit number).

Your Blackboard LOGIN ID
Your Blackboard ID will be the same as your myLamar ID. This will be true, even if you have used a different Blackboard ID for other classes you have taken. Also read the “Your Blackboard password” section below.
You can find your "MyLamar" ID by:
• Going to my.lamar.edu
• Click under "How do I get a username and password?" (left side of screen)
• Follow the instructions presented to you
Please note that Blackboard ID is case sensitive. Enter it exactly the way you receive your MyLamar username.

Your Blackboard password
Your Blackboard password is your Student ID number (eight digit number). For International students your password may be your "sevens" number, a temporary number assigned when you applied to the University. You can get this number from the International Student Office in Wimberly, at (409) 880-8356. You will not be able to login to your course until it has been activated for the semester that you are taking it. This happens on the first official day of class.