The Electric Blackboard allows you to type and save notes within a Blackboard course. Students will access the Electric Blackboard by clicking the Tools button from the Course screen.
For you to access the Electric Blackboard to create notes, perform the following steps indicated below:

1. Click the Tools link from the Course navigation menu to access Blackboard's Electric Blackboard component.
2. Click the Electric Blackboard link to bring up the Electric Blackboard window.
3. Click inside the text box and begin typing your notes.
4. When you are done, click the Submit button to save the note.
5. Once you have clicked the Submit button, a confirmation window will appear letting you know the Electric Blackboard has been changed.
6. Click the OK button to confirm the change.
7. Click the Close button on the Electric Blackboard to close the window.