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Track module completion for Coursera content in my Blackboard course

Track module completion for Coursera content in my Blackboard course

1. You can track student progress for individual modules by selecting the 3 dots (…) in the top right corner and then selecting Student Progress

Purple arrow pointing to Student Progress

2. Or you can go to your Gradebook tab and see an overview of all Coursera assignments and students’ completion

Screenshot of Gradebook showing various Coursera assignments

If you notice a delay, it is because grades from Coursera are synced with your Blackboard course once every 24 hours. Please wait 24 hours before submitting a ticket.

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When I access Coursera content from my Blackboard course, I am stuck on a message “SSO Request is being processed”

When I access Coursera content from my Blackboard course, I am stuck on a message “SSO Request is being processed”

1. If you stuck on a message that says “SSO Request is being processed”, then you just need to change some settings in your Google Chrome Browser

Screenshot of SSO Request is being processed error message

2. In the top right corner of your Google Chrome Browser, select the 3 vertical dots to find Settings.

One purple arrow in top right corner pointing to 3 vertical dots. Second purple arrow pointing to Settings at bottom right corner.

3. Once you’re in Settings, select the Privacy and Security tab

Purple arrow to Privacy and security tab

4. Make sure you select Allow third party cookies

Purple arrow to Allow third-part cookies option

5. Go back to the Privacy and Security tab. Scroll down to find and select Site settings

Purple arrow to Site settings option

6. Once you’re in Site settings, scroll down to find and select Pop-ups and redirects

Purple arrow to Pop-ups and redirects option

7. Make sure you select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects

Purple arrow to "Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects" option

8. Refresh your Blackboard course and you should no longer receive the “SSO request is being processed” message.

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How to Log into Coursera

How to Log into Coursera

1. Go to https://instruction.austincc.edu/coursera/.

2. Scroll down and select the ACC Faculty Coursera link .

Screenshot of For Students and For Faculty boxes. Purple arrow pointing to dark purple button that says Access Coursera as Faculty


3. Select Join in the top right corner.

Screenshot of ACC Coursera page. Purple arrow pointing to white rectangle in top right corner that says Join in blue letters


4. A small new window will pop up. If it is your first time accessing Coursera select Join Program. If it is not your first time then select Login with Austin Community College.

Screen shot of small pop up window that says Join the learning program. Purple arrow pointing to blue Join program button.

5. Start exploring Coursera!



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How to Add Coursera Content into Blackboard Courses

How to Add Coursera Content into Blackboard Courses

1. Complete the Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form.

2. Go to your Blackboard Course that you want to add Coursera content.

3. On your Course Content page, select the purple plus (+) sign where you want to add your Coursera content.

4. Select Content Market.

5. A new Content Market window should pop up; scroll through until you find Coursera.

the logo is a blue square with a white C

6. A new window will open and you can find your specific Coursera Program

7. Select one of the Coursera items you want to add to your Blackboard Course.

8. Select Submit.

9. Close the Coursera Program list window.

10. Go back to your Blackboard Course and refresh the window to see your new Coursera items.


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How to Request Coursera Integration for Blackboard Courses

How to Request Coursera Integration for Blackboard Courses

1. Go to https://instruction.austincc.edu/coursera/.

2. Scroll down and select Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form.

Screenshot of ACC Coursera page that shows 4 sections: For Students, For Faculty, For Staff, and Coursera & Blackboard. The bottom right section is Coursera & Blackboard. In that section, there is a purple arrow pointing to a purple button that says Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form

3. Complete the Coursera/Blackboard Integration Request Form to provide the necessary information. 

Note that this request form needs to be submitted once for each ACC course requesting integration. Once completed, the integration will be available for all sections of that course for the current and future terms.


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How to Enroll in Coursera Content

How to Enroll in Coursera Content

1. Go to the Coursera for Austin Community College website.

2. Join or log in using your ACC email.

3. Search for a career or course in the top left search bar or you can scroll down and browse through the Explore and train for the most in-demand careers section.

Screenshot of Coursera for Austin Community College website homepage. Purple arrow pointing towards the search bar on top left corner.

4. Once you find a course you are interested in, select the blue Enroll button to officially enroll in the course.

Screenshot of Google IT Support Professional Certificate page. Purple arrow pointing to a blue rectangle that says Enroll.

5. Keep track of your enrolled courses by going to the My Learning tab on the Coursera home page.

Purple arrow pointing to My Learning tab


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How to Share Coursera Certificate to LinkedIn

How to Share Coursera Certificate to LinkedIn

1. Go to the Coursera for Austin Community College website.

2. Join or log in using your ACC email.

3. Open the drop-down menu in the top right corner. To find this, look for the circle with your first initial.

4. Select Profile.

Screenshot of ACC Coursera homepage. Blue S in top right corner. Drop down menu showing. Purple arrow pointing to second menu option which is "Profile"


5. Under the Education section, select the name of the learning content you completed.

6. Select the Add to LinkedIn button.

7. Sign in to LinkedIn (if required).

8. Follow the steps on-screen to add the certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

When someone clicks on the certificate from your LinkedIn profile, they’ll be shown the full certificate details. 

What’s listed on your certificate

Your certificate will display the following public information:

  • The name of the learning content you completed
  • Your full verified name
  • The month and year that your certificate was issued
  • The approximate time you spent learning

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Blackboard Ultra: How to Add Course Evaluation Link

How to Add Course Evaluation Link to your Blackboard Ultra Course

1. Log in to your Blackboard Course

2. On your Course Content Page, there is a Details & Actions Menu on the right side. Find Books & Tools and select View course & institution tools

3. Select the plus icon (+) next to Course Evaluations

4. Your new Course Evaluations link will be added to the bottom of your Course Content page. Move it to its desired location and make sure it is visible to students.

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Department Chair Report of Submitted/Not Submitted Course Materials

Department chairs can pull a report for which instructors have and have not submitted their textbook requests.

Option 1: View Onscreen Report

  1. Go to the Adoption & Insights Portal
  2. Go to the Course List Section
  3. Adjust the Settings to Filter By: Rubric and Show: Not Submitted
  4. This report will give you a list of each course section

Option 2: Download Spreadsheet Report

  1. Go to the Adoption & Insights Portal
  2. Go to the Dashboards Section on the left hand side
  3. Adjust the Filter Settings
  4. Scroll down to the Department Summary Widget
  5. Click the 3 dots in the top right corner to download your report
  6. The downloaded report will be a CSV file where you can see a list of instructor names and each course section

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