University of Bridgeport :: Canvas & Wimba Help

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You can access Blackboard through myUB: http://www.bridgeport.edu/myub
Click on Blackboard in the middle of the page or Academics--Blackboard on top
To submit a ticket click on IT Help Desk in myUB
To contact Blackboard Support by phone or email:
Phone: 203-576-4606
Email: itrequest@bridgeport.edu
For additional training on using Blackboard contact the Distance Learning office:

Phone: 1-800-470-7307
Email: ubonline@bridgeport.edu

Using Canvas (Faculty)
Canvas tutorial for faculty
Using Canvas (Students)
Canvas tutorial for students
Login Help:
All users must request a password when using Canvas for the first time. Click here for instructions.
Canvas Support:
Canvas Online Help Desk
Or submit a ticket by clicking on IT Help Desk in myUB
Phone: 203-576-4606
Email: itrequest@bridgeport.edu
For additional training on using Canvas contact the Distance Learning office:

Phone: 1-800-470-7307
Email: ubonline@bridgeport.edu

Using Wimba (Faculty):
Getting started with Wimba - Faculty (Blackboard)
Getting started with Wimba - Faculty (Canvas)
Wimba Classrom: Basic Introduction (video)
Wimba Classroom: 7 Core Skills For New Presenters (video)
Wimba Classroom: Preparing Content Before Class (video)
Wimba Presenter Guide (online)

Using Wimba (Students):
Getting started with Wimba - Students (Blackboard)
Getting started with Wimba - Students (Canvas)
Wimba Participant Guide (online)

Wimba Support:
Wimba Classroom online tech support or call 877-382-2293 (Wimba is now called Bb Collaborate)

Wimba Training
For additional training on using Wimba contact the Distance Learning office:
Phone: 1-800-470-7307
Email: ubonline@bridgeport.edu

NOTE: If you are using Wimba for the first time, or if Wimba does not load, you must run
the Setup Wizard to make sure your computer is properly setup to run Wimba.
If you still cannot run Wimba after the Setup Wizard visit Wimba support or call 877-382-2293.