Blackboard courses at RCSJ can appear in one of two formats — Original Course View or Ultra Course View. The type of course view you have affects how well Blackboard functions on a mobile device. You can determine whether your course is in Original or Ultra Course View by following this quick guide.
Original Course View
Mobile devices should not be used to submit assignments, tests, or other graded work in Original Course View courses.
While you can use your phone or tablet to check announcements, grades, and course materials, using a mobile device to complete or submit coursework may cause upload errors, missing attachments, or incomplete submissions.
For the most reliable experience, always use a laptop or desktop computer when submitting work in an Original Course View course.
Ultra Course View
Students in Ultra Course View courses can use the Blackboard mobile app to access materials, participate in discussions, and submit assignments.
However, for the best experience—especially during tests and exams—we strongly recommend using a full-size screen (laptop or desktop) to avoid formatting issues or missed content.
If your instructor requires online proctoring, note that some types of mobile devices cannot be used for proctored exams. You can find detailed information about compatible devices and setup requirements on our Online Proctoring page.
Tip 1:
Even if the Blackboard mobile app is supported for your course, always double-check your submissions on a computer when possible—especially for major assignments or assessments.
Tip 2:
When you submit an assignment, Blackboard automatically sends a confirmation receipt to your RCSJ email account. This receipt only confirms that Blackboard received a submission—it does not guarantee that you uploaded the correct file or that the submission displays properly for grading. Students should always verify that their submission appears correctly within Blackboard after uploading.