Module Manager

Introduction

The Module Manager system is an audited system intended to protect content from unauthorised access. An audit trail of each request is stored. You should use the Module Manager to:

Request access to a module.
Migrate content between modules.
Migrate content between a developement area and a module.

Table of contents

1 Introduction
2 Request access to a module
- 2.1 Who can request module access?
- 2.2 What is a Marker?
- 2.3 Module Access Request process
- 2.4 Managing access to your modules
3 Migrating content between modules
- 3.1 Content Migration process
4 Request a Programme Support Area (PSA)

Request access to a module

The Module Manager system should be used to request access to ALL modules. Only when access has been granted will a module be available within Blackboard. The following table shows a breakdown of the available roles and their level of access within an module.

	Take part in Course	Add and Edit Material	Access to Marks and Feedback	Visible as Instructor

	Take part in Course	Add and Edit Material	Access to Marks and Feedback	Visible as Instructor
Instructor	√	√	√	√
Teaching Assistant	√	√	√	x
Course Builder	√	√	x	x
Marker	√	x	√	x
Student	√	x	(only their own marks)	x

Who can request module access?

Members of staff with E codes and Associate members of staff with A codes can make online Module Access requests within the Module Manager.

PhD students (with 'B00' codes) cannot request access to Blackboard modules via the Module Manager. An Instructor (Module Co-ordinator) must e-mail Blackboard Help Desk (blackboardhelpdesk@ulster.ac.uk) requesting module access on their behalf. The e-mail should quote the module code and correct CRN number and the required level of access e.g. Instructor, Course Builder, Teaching Assistant) - or a description of their role within the module.

What is a Marker?

A Marker assists the Instructor in the creation, management, delivery, and grading of Tests as well as managing the Grade centre.

Note

You can only select the source content you want if you are enrolled in the source content. For example, if you are not in the source module whose content you require, make an online request to get Instructor access.

Module Access Request process

The Module Manager is available at https://dl01.ulster.ac.uk/modulemanager/
The Username is your staff number.
The Password is your Network (Blackboard and Portal) password.
Select the Login button in the top navigation, or on the right hand side of the page.
Next select the Modules tab and then Access
The Module Access page then provides options for requesting access.
Whilst the Academic Year defaults to the current year, you can also select previous academic years if you want access to previous versions of the module.
In the Module Code input, add the module code (for instance OTH501).
The page will automatically update to show you the versions of the module available in the academic year you selected.
Select the level of access you require for the module. If you are unsure which level of access to request we recommend Instructor which gives you full editing rights and the ability to add or modify grades and feedback. (Further information about role types is available at: Blackboard Learn User Roles Explained)

From the drop down box select either:
1. Instructor.
2. Course Builder.
3. Marker.
If you want to change the start date, insert your cursor in the Default Source Start date box and select a new start date, the select Save.
Finally select the Submit button.
The system will then confirm that your request has been submitted for approval.
You can select View Current Access to see if your request is queued or completed.