Blackboard Status Line

System status information is available by calling the Lawrence Tech University Information Line at 248-204-2222

Select Option 2 on the voice menu for Status and Updates on the Blackboard system.

You may then select:

  • Option 1 - University Closures or Emergency Information
  • Option 2 - Blackboard Operational Status
  • Option 3 - Banner Operational Status
  • Option 4 - General University Information

Create and Upload an Impaticized PowerPoint Presentation to Blackboard

 Impatica for PowerPoint is a tool used to “compress” large PowerPoint files. You create the PowerPoint presentation, add narration, transitions as normal and when your presentation is complete, you use Impatica to "shrink the file size" to a Web-based format.
There are three main steps involved in creating any presentation with Impatica for PowerPoint:


  1. Create a narrated PowerPoint presentation

  2. Impaticize the presentation
    • Windows:  Download the Installer  (.exe) file  and install
    • Mac: Download the Installer (.dmg) file and install
    • Open Impatica for PowerPoint and enter the registration information (obtain from your instructor)
    • The attached PDF documentation provides detailed instuctions on Impatica settings

  3. Upload the Impatica file to Blackboard
    • The attached PDF documentation provides detailed instuctions on uploading to Blackboard

Printable PDF Instructions

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