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Importing a Class from Blackboard

Prerequisites

The Blackboard course must be enabled from within Blackboard through the CPS Connection tool.

1

In CPS, click the Prepare tab and select the Classes and Students tab.

2

Click Import and select Other Sources.

The CPS - Import Class Wizard appears.

3

Select Blackboard/WebCT and click Next.

4

Select your institution from the list and click Next.

5

Enter your CPSOnline username and password and click Next.

6

Click the box(es) next to the class(es) to import or click the box labeled Select All to import all available classes.

7

Click Next.

CPS imports the Blackboard class(es).

NOTE

This class is online, therefore student information cannot be edited from CPS.

8

Click Done.

Syncing a Class with Blackboard

Sync your CPS class with Blackboard to upload grades and maintain an updated class roster. By default, CPS automatically
syncs every time CPS is opened. Use the steps below to manually sync the class while in CPS.

Prerequisites

Your computer must have a stable internet connection.

1

In CPS, click the Prepare tab and select the Classes and Students tab.

2

Select the class to sync with Blackboard.

3

From the Home group, click Sync.

The class syncs with Blackboard.

Blackboard Vista

Unlike a CPSOnline class, a Blackboard Vista class is not created within CPS. A Blackboard Vista class is enabled from
within Blackboard Vista and then imported into CPS.

Prerequisites

A CPSOnline username and password is required. If you do not have a CPSOnline account, see

Creating a CPSOnline

Account

.

This section covers the following topics:

Enabling a Blackboard Vista Class

Importing a Class from Blackboard Vista

Syncing a Class with Blackboard Vista

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