As High Point University transitions from our on-campus classes to online classes, our main goal is to continue learning and make the transition as smooth as possible for our students. This will help ensure that your academic progress is not slowed or interrupted during this period.
Accessing Your Classes
Your online classes will be based in Blackboard. You will need a computer and internet to access Blackboard and we recommend using either Chrome or Firefox web browsers. Mobile devices may be used to access Blackboard, but it is only recommended to check grades, read feedback, and login to a Collaborate live session.
Resource Links Blackboard can be accessed directly at mycourses.highpoint.edu
Completing Assignments
As you are working on projects for your classes, keep in mind that HPU offers Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) for free. Other services are available as well, like Kaltura (for screen-recording and webcam presentations) and OneDrive (for storing and sharing files).
Resource Links Create a Video/Screen Recording using Kaltura Capture and Submit the Recording as an Assignment
Accessing and downloading Microsoft Office 365
Logging into a Collaborate or WebEx Session
If your professor utilizes Blackboard Collaborate or WebEx, you will be able to join live-streaming sessions and interact with your instructor and other students. The resources below will walk you through how to connect and utilize these programs.
Resource Links How to connect to a Collaborate Session
How to share audio and video in Collaborate
How to connect to a WebEx Session
Submitting Assignments
It’s wise to plan extra time in your schedule between finishing and submitting assignments for a course.
Resource Links Common questions about assignments
Submitting an assignment in Blackboard
How to view Instructor comments in Turnitin
Taking Tests and Quizzes
Just like face-to-face classes, online classes may have you take tests or quizzes with a variety of different types of questions. These can be timed, so make certain you read the instructions prior to beginning. Many instructors employ Honorlock for online tests. If you are unfamiliar with Honorlock, take a moment to familiarize yourself with it by reviewing the resource below.
Resource LinksHonorlock Student Guide Tips for Taking a Test in Blackboard
Grades
Don’t forget to check your gradebook in your Blackboard courses to see your grades and view any feedback left by your professor.
Resource Links Where are my grades?
Software Downloads
Adobe has made their Creative Cloud software free to students for this semester. Use the resource link below and follow the instructions to download it.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and SPSS are available as free downloads to all HPU students. Instructions to download are below.
Resource Links How to install Adobe Creative Cloud
How to install Microsoft Office for Windows
How to install Microsoft Office for Mac
How to install SPSS for Windows
How install SPSS for Mac
Support If you run into any issues during your course, we recommend the following:
Submit a Ticket: service.highpoint.edu
Email: helpdesk@highpoint.edu