The remote resources tab in the Law School team has additional resources of possible interest. (Open in Teams if prompted.)
Access Blackboard by going to my.drake.edu and clicking the Blackboard button in the Commonly Used Apps section.
To use Blackboard to view lectures, you will need the following:
Note: Courses will not appear to be available until they are unlocked by the professor. Once they are unlocked, courses should appear automatically and the “room” for the class lecture will also be listed.
Please be aware: your professor may choose to do separate session each time by sending you a link to it, or they may choose to have you enter the “room” for your course on Blackboard at the appointed time.
Teams is a collaborative tool that can be used in a variety of ways for you to chat or video conference in real time with faculty or staff. Teams can be accessed from the "My Teams" button in the Commonly Used Apps section of myDrake. There area also apps for iOS or Android devices available through the app stores.
Information on using Teams can be found at the following links:
ITS recommends that you make sure if you are using a browser to join use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
You can also download the Microsoft Teams app on your phone and join on your phone as well. This is a good option if you don’t have a computer with a camera or if you aren’t sure if your computer will handle it well.
TWEN (The West Education Network) is an electronic extension of the classroom that integrates academic tools, Westlaw research, and other resources in an online environment. TWEN will allow you to create and manage courses online by posting course materials, class announcements, calendars, online quizzes, and discussion forums.
Administrative assistants can be set up as co-instructors so they can post materials.
Please contact David Hanson at ext. 2077 or david.hanson@drake.edu for further assistance and training.
Accessing TWEN: