Activity Stream

What do the four categories mean? 

1. Important
   These are past due items, and is where the number on the Activity Stream menu comes from. Be careful if you dismiss an “important” notification. While the item is still past due in the class, the notification to remind you is permanently gone.

2. Upcoming
   Show your top 5 upcoming events, and only appear when events are available. Select Show More to see additional events. 

3. Today
   Displays everything happening within the next 24 hours. This also includes system wide and faculty announcements. 

4. Recent
   If you haven’t checked your activity stream in awhile, the Recent section displays events over the last 7 days. 

Where do I see class announcements from my professor?

The activity stream on the main Base Navigation is the central location for institutional and course updates. However, if faculty use the Announcements tool within your individual Blackboard courses, you will still see course specific announcements in the Announcement link in your course. 

• On the Activity Stream

• On the Announcement page within your course

• By email if your faculty sends out an Announcements

• By email or app notification based on your personal notifications settings

How can I change what appears in my Activity Stream?

1.  At your Profile page, look for System Settings, then

2. Global Navigation Settings

3. Click the link to Stream Notifications 

4. A menu appears on the right side of the screen, with 5 notification topics to select. Some topics have multiple options. 

5. To select the Stream Notification you want, check or uncheck the boxes

   1. • If you want only specific options within the notification topics, click on the arrow to the right on the title

      • Check or uncheck the boxes

6. Click “Save” to save your selection(s), “Cancel” to return without saving.

Can I filter what I see on the Activity Stream?

Yes. There are three filtering options in the Activity Stream. Select one of these options to display the most recent.

• Show All

• Assignments and Tests

• Grades and Feedback

• The default is “Show All” if you navigate away from the Activity Stream regardless of your last filter, you see Show All when you return.

Can I see notifications just for Assignments and Tests?

Yes. There are three filtering options in the Activity Stream. Select one of these options to display just assignments and tests.

1. Go to filtering options in the Activity Stream 

2. Select Assignments and Tests

3. The screen will refresh, displaying information about Assignments and Tests.

4. The default is “Show All.” 

If you navigate away from the Activity Stream regardless of your last filter, you see Show All when you return. You can also select “Show All” from the “Filter” menu. 

How do I see my grade for an assignment, discussion or test? 

1. Find the Assignments, Discussion or Test of the grade you wish to view in the Activity Stream. 

2. Click once on the View my grade button for a quick view of your grade. 

3. Double click the My Grades button to go to My Grades for that course.  

How do I view Assignment and Test feedback?

1. Click on the Grade posted: “Title” link to go to My Grades, 

2. View your Professor’s feedback in the comment section of the window.

What is the gear button on the Activity Stream do?  

The Notification Gear takes you to your Notification settings, the same page, from your Notification Settings on your Profile Page.  There are two locations on Ultra Base Navigation where you can adjust your notification settings: 

1. At your Profile page, 

   • Look for System Settings, then

   • Global Navigation Settings

   • Click the link to Stream Notifications

2. Make changes to notifications 

OR

1. At the Activity Stream, 

   • Click the Gear Icon in the upper right corner

   • Tab through the icons to adjust changes to Email, Stream and Push Notifications