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Student Preview
Updated Aug 08

    Student Preview

    Student Preview

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Enter Student Preview
    • 2 Exit Student Preview
      • 2.1 Save
      • 2.2 Discard

    Student Preview is used to test course content in Blackboard and ensure that course materials and assessments are functioning correctly. 


    Instructors and TAs can view their course exactly as a student does by creating a temporary student account that Blackboard.  You can use the Student Preview to review the course content and validate course behaviors.  While in the Student Preview mode, you can perform the following student activities:

    • Submit assignments

    • Take tests

    • Join groups

    • Create discussion posts

    • Create journal entries

    • View due dates and events in the course calendar

    • View grades and feedback in the Gradebook

    By utilizing the Student Preview during course building, you can be confident that your course functions as you expect.


    Student Preview is Not Compatible with Most Third-Party Tools

    Some tools in Blackboard such as Zoom, Turnitin, and Textbooks are third-party integrations — tools made by other companies that are being made available through Blackboard.  These third-party tools do not consistently work with Student Preview mode and may not accurately reflect the experience of the student as registered students have an account in the third-party system, while the student preview user does not.

     


    Enter Student Preview

    The Student Preview function appears in the top-right corner of your course page.  Click the Student Preview icon and select Start Preview.

    A confirmation will pop up in the center of the screen. Click “Start Preview” to proceed.

    Student Preview button highlighted on the upper right corner of the Blackboard course page.

     


    Exit Student Preview

    To exit the Student Preview, click on the Exit in the upper right hand corner.

    Image shows orange arrow pointing toward the black Exit button in the upper right side of the Student Preview page.

    You will be prompted to save or delete (discard) the Student Preview user and its data. 

    Save

    Select save to save the Student Preview User data, if you want it to be included as a member in groups and want your Preview User to remain in the grade center.

    If you select save, you can always return back to Student Preview and select discard to remove your Preview User at a later date

    Image shows the black Save button highlighted in orange on the Exit Student Preview pop-up box.

    Discard

    Select discard, to discard the Student Preview User if you do not want any instance of your Preview User in the course.

    Or if you previously saved your Student Preview User to your course, reenter Student Preview, and this time when you exit select discard to remove your Preview User.

    Image shows the black Discard button highlighted in orange on the Exit Student Preview pop-up box.

    For further information on Student Preview functions, you can visit the video below.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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