It is (Blackboard) system which has many e-courses in KSU.

What is the learning management system “LMS” used in the university?

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You can  access “LMS” by typing  your KSU username and password at the following link:

https://lms.ksu.edu.sa

For further information, you can visit the E-learning Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “LMS” training course (student version), The first training session.

How can I access “LMS”?

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You can reach your registered e-courses by accessing “LMS” https://lms.ksu.edu.sa where you will find your courses on the front page.

For further information, you can visit the E-learning Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “LMS” training course (student version),The first training session.

How can I reach my E-courses?

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You can reach “LMS”  Blackboard by “Blackboard application”

For further information, you can visit the E-learning Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “LMS” training course (student version),The forth training session.

Can I reach “LMS” via my mobile phone?

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You can upload assignments by following these steps:

 1- Access the course required the assignment

 2-  Go to the assignment you have done

 3-  In ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION click on “Attach Files ” button then add your already done assignment.

For further information, you can visit the E-learning Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “LMS” training course (student version), The second training session.

How can I upload my assignments?

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You can get technical support via:

 1- Dial 4675557 then press number 2 for “LMS” then press number 2 “Supporting Learning Distance Learning Courses”.

 2- Go to (Live Support) located in top of the page within the “LMS”.

How can I get technical support regarding accessing LMS?

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 You  can attend a virtual class by following these steps:

 1- Go to the course

  2- Click on “virtual class” button in the course list

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, The third training session.

 How can I attend a virtual class?

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Virtual class’s system “new version” is exporting reports of students’ sessions’ attendance and time tables of attending and leaving hours.

How will my course attendance percentage be counted?

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.You have to contact the course’s professor in order to send to you invitation link to the class

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, The third training session.

Why can’t I access the virtual class?

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Check the sound settings in your own device or contact the technical support.

You can get technical support via:

1- Dial 4675557 then press number 2 for “LMS” then press number 2 “Supporting Distance Learning Courses”.

2- Go to (Live Support) located in top of the page within the “LMS”.

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, The third training session.

Why doesn’t the audio function work in the virtual class?

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You can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa “LMS” training course (student version). Available only in Arabic

What are the skills I have to master in order to learn by this pattern?

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You can reach the Recorded lectures by following these steps:

1. Go to the course
2. Go to “virtual classes” button in the course list
3. Press the “virtual class” name which contains the lectures
4. The Recorded lectures will appear

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, third training session.

How can I reach the Recorded lectures?

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You can review your grades through your own “My Grades”.

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, second training session.

How can I review my grades?

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You  can change the language in Blackboard  by following these steps:

1. Click on Personal Information from the list behind the username.
2. Choose Personal Settings.
3. Choose the language you want

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, First training session.

How can I change the language in Blackboard?

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Your same accessing data for KSU mail.

How can I get the accessing data for Blackboard?

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By your “Messages tool” which is located in a list behind the username in LMS.

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, First training session.

How can I communicate with the lecturer?

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Depends on the content and your ability to understand, the system doesn’t request a specific time for studying.

How many hours I have to spend in studying the course weekly?

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By your “Messages tool” which is located in a list behind the username in LMS.

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, First training session.

How can I communicate with the students?

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The educational content will be uploaded on LMS.

How can I get the book and the educational content of the course?

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Computer or mobile phone connected to the internet with the appropriate operational programs in order to display the content such as video and flash players.

What are the technical requirements I have to provide in order to access the E-courses?

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You can access the system by mobile phone or by tablet device.

In case I don’t have a computer device at home, how can I continue Distance Learning?

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Only for the announced lectures by virtual classes, as for the rest of the content you can go in and study depending on your suitable time.

Do I need to access the course in a specific time?

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By your “Messages tool” which is located in a list behind the username in LMS or by the virtual class at the time of the session.

For further information, you can visit the Training Platform https://tp.ksu.edu.sa, “Blackboard LMS” training course (student version) available in Arabic only, First training session.

In case I need to ask the lecturer a question about the course, how can I reach him/her?

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Haven't been discussed yet.

Will the academic transcript record the studied courses as Distance Learning courses?

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Selected courses have been announced for this semester via Edugate.

How will I know if the course I have registered in is a Distance Learning course?

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Same required strategy and conditions for other courses.

When can I drop off Distance Learning courses?

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For the current semester, the already scheduled times are available. As for next semester, further plans regarding the scheduling will be discussed later with the colleges.

Will the virtual classes be at noon time?

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