Opting out of Inclusive Access in Blackboard

Description

You can opt-out of Inclusive Access for a course. These steps assume that your instructor has made your course visible in Blackboard Learn and has created a VitalSource Course Dashboard link in the course.

Environment

Blackboard Learn

Solution 

Note: Students will need to opt of each course that is participating in Inclusive Access. Click here for information on  Opting out of Inclusive Access in Canvas.

  1. To access the VitalSource Course Dashboard, select the link in your course.  Your instructor can confirm where this link is located.

    VitalSource Student Content Link

  2. The VitalSource Course Dashboard will be your initial access point to your course materials that are being delivered through VitalSource, and it will allow you to adjust your participation status.

    Vital Source Course Dashboard

  3. By default, you are opted in to participate.  To change your status (opting out of the resource), select the Want to opt-out?box.

    VitalSource Course Dashboard

  4. Tell us why you want to opt out, and then select Opt Out

    Confirm Opt out

  5. You will continue to have access to your course materials throughout your opt-out period until the deadline.

    • Note: You can change your mind as many times as you like during the add/drop window. 

Opting back in to Inclusive Access

  1. Follow steps one(1) and two(2) above.

  2. To opt back in, select  Opt In.

    VitalSource Course Dashboard Opt out

Outcome:You should now be able to opt-out, or back in, to Inclusive Access.

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