A Student Orientation to FerrisConnect

FerrisConnect is Ferris State University's online learning management system. Every FerrisConnect course is unique. For example, your instructor may be using FerrisConnect to supplement a course taught in a regular classroom environment and may only add a couple of key tools to FerrisConnect. Alternatively, your course may be taught entirely online, or in a blended format, using a variety of tools available within the FerrisConnect learning management system. This orientation is provided to familiarize students with common tools and navigation.

How to use this tutorial

Several modules have been provided for the most commonly used tools and processes. Module topics include: Logging in, the Course Homepage, Learning Modules, Online Discussion, Submitting Assignments, Assessments, and the My Blackboard page. Each modules inlcudes a video demonstration and simulation allowing the student to first view the demonstration and then try it out themselves. Any individual modules can be revisited by using the menu on the left side of the page. Click the "Begin" button to begin the FerrisConnect Student Orientation tutorial.