Quick Tip
GRCC Gmail should not 
be confused with Google's Gmail at mail.google.com. Your student GRCC Gmail is accessed at email.grcc.edu. When using your student GRCC Gmail account, you'll see theblue GRCC logo. When using Google's Gmail, you will not see the blue GRCC logo. Bottom line, look for the blue GRCC logo to be sure you are accessing your student email account here at GRCC.
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Office Hours, Class Schedule, and Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Blackboard IM: One of the best ways to reach me for online office hours is use Blackboard IM (Instant Messaging). Although the calendar aboves indicates I'm available on Mondays, I can often be reached outside of these hourse. Please log in to find me! The software can be used for online office hours, tutoring, access to help desks, and to easily connect with classmates! To access the Blackboard IM tool, login to Blackboard at: http://bb.grcc.edu and click the Download - Blackboard IM link from the Tools menu in Blackboard. Follow the prompts to create an account and download the software.
Google+ Hangouts: Courses will offer some live Web conferences. Sessions will be optional and may be recorded. You will receive a notice via the Announcement area and your GRCC email. Sessions are similar to Blackboard IM (above), but add a webcam (optional) and the ability to share screens and files. To get started, use your browser to navigate to http://hangouts.google.com and use my handout for step-by-step directions.
Blackboard Connect: To receive text and voice message updates for courses, use Blackboard Connect. You may receive instructor's text-to-voice messages about exams, class cancellations, etc. To get started, log in to Blackboard and click on Mobile Phone Preferences in the Tools area and check that your current mobile phone number is listed. If it is not, consider adding it. Next, click Course Notifications or Extended Settings to sign up for automated course notifications such as when assignments are due, grade is posted, etc.
Blackboard Mobile: One of the best ways to access Blackboard and course resources on your mobile phone is through Blackboard Mobile Learn app. This software is available on a wide array of mobile platforms, including iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, Android™, BlackBerry®, and Palm® smartphones on the Sprint network and on Wi-fi on the iPhone, and iPod touch. To access Bb Mobile Learn, search for the app on the Apple, Palm, Android, and BlackBerry app stores.
