1.2.3 - Editing Profiles (Blackboard Course Delivery Side of CACWT)

Description: The Blackboard course delivery side of CACWT contains the option to edit the trainee profile with greater access to the information amenable to change. However, it is not mandatory to enter information for every aspect of the profile open to edits. To edit the profile on the Blackboard side, follow the steps listed below.

Instructions:

1. Access the Institution Page as directed from Section 1.2.1 above.

2. Once you have reached the Institution Page, click on your name from the options in the left sidebar.

Figure 1.2.3a: the left sidebar in Blackboard (the course delivery side of CACWT).

3. Your trainee profile on Blackboard should now be visible to you. From here, you have the option to edit your profile information, which is divided into the following five sections:

Basic Information, which includes the option to edit the following:

• Your full name.
• Your email address.
• Your student ID.
• Your password.

System Settings, which includes the option to edit the following:

• Language.
• Privacy Settings.
• Global Notification Settings, which include notification settings for stream, email, and push notifications.

Additional Information, which includes the option to edit the following:

• Gender.
• Other name/nickname.
• Birthday.
• Education Level.
• Website.

Contact Information, which includes the option to edit the following:

• Mailing Address.
• Phone Number.
• Business Fax Number.

Job Information, which includes the option to edit the following:

• Company.
• Job Title.
• Department.

(Remember: it is not necessary to fill in information for each section of the profile.)

Figure 1.2.3b: An overview of the profile page in Blackboard (the course delivery side of CACWT).