Online orientation is a free resource. This orientation is offered 30 days before each semester begins. The orientation is designed to get you familiar with Blackboard tools and to get your computer set-up/working with Blackboard. The orientation uses quizzes, discussion boards, surveys, etc. to mimic what is required in an online course. It is not required and it will not impact your GPA. Students report the orientation is helpful in preparing them for online courses and providing the most recent information about Online Learning at Allen.
How do I log into Online Orientation?
The first step is to go to: http://allencc.blackboard.edu
Once you have gotten to the Blackboard screen:
1. Enter your username. Your username is your Allen student id number.
2. The password is your 4x4 password (the first four letters of your last name and the last four digits of your social security number).
3. Click Login.
After you click on the red Login button, you will see a screen that looks like the following:
4. Look in the “My Courses” box and select the Online Student Orientation.