Using Student Preview Mode | Blackboard Ultra | Seneca Polytechnic

Student Preview is a feature that allows you to view, and interact with your course as if you were a student. 

While in student preview, you will be able to: 

• take tests
• submit assignments
• create discussions and journal entries
• view grades as a student
• view grade feedback

Entering Student Preview Mode

1. Select Student Preview in the top-right corner. The Start Student Preview dialogue box is displayed.
   
   

2. Select Start Preview. You have entered Student Preview mode.
   

3. View and navigate your course from the student's perspective.

4. Select Exit (top-right of the page) to return to the instructor view. The Exit Student Preview dialogue box is displayed.

5. Select one of the following:
   

   • Save: Save the changes you made while in student preview mode. Once saved, you will be able to grade or interact with the changes you made while in student preview. Note: Saving changes creates a temporary student profile called “(Yourname)_PreviewUser."

   • Discard: Delete the changes you made while in student preview mode. There will be no evidence of another profile.

Video

This short video covers using student preview mode.

Additional Resources

• Blackboard Help Student Preview

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