External Examiners are able to access the Blackboard modules they are attached to giving ability to view content that has been added such as course materials, module handbooks, assignment briefs etc.
How will I see the courses I can access
You can access a module from where you view the packages for a particular module.
Alternatively, the modules you are attached to will be visible via My Programme, then My Modules AND from the Modules area. Click on the module name to enter the Blackboard course.
Please note that some modules have multiple runs and so you may see multiple Blackboard courses for the same module but with different runs.
Why are some courses prefixed with ‘Archived’
Blackboard courses are prefixed with the word ‘Archived’ when the module has passed the resit run Field Board date.
What will I see in a Blackboard course?
The content of each Blackboard course is managed and controlled by the course instructors and so will differ from course to course. UWE has a specific course template to guide their instructors on course content and layout.
Your External Examiner access allows you to view any content added by the instructors if that content is available for students to see.
Assessments
There are two main types of assessment used in Blackboard: Assignments and Tests.
Assignments
Blackboard Assignments are currently used for online coursework submissions. The student attaches their file(s) to the submission point and then submits.
With the External Examiner role, you will be able to see the submissions to the assignment plus the mark and feedback via the Gradebook. Please see our guidance on How to access submissions and marking via the Gradebook
Tests
Blackboard tests can be used by instructors to check student understanding. The instructors can set various types of questions such as multiple choice; fill in the blanks; true / false etc. Questions can be set with a points value plus student feedback for correct / incorrect answers.
With the External Examiner role, you will only be able to view the test if it is still available to students. You will be able to access the test results via the Gradebook.