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Learn@Seneca is our branded version of Blackboard, the official learning management system at Seneca.
The use of Learn@Seneca is a requirement for all of the courses at the college, as explained in the Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements Policy.
To meet the minimum requirements, you must
Use this simple Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements Checklist (PDF) to make sure you have met the minimum requirements when setting up your course(s).
Here are the links to help you meet the minimum requirements:
You may need to be logged into MySeneca to access all of the links.
1. Log into Learn@Seneca at https://learn.senecacollege.ca. This video will help you get oriented with Learn@Seneca.
2. To add your course outline to Learn@Seneca, you first need to locate your course outline. Go to the Seneca Subject Outline System and enter your course code or title at the top, then select your school. Once you have your Course Outline, copy the URL and go back to Learn@Seneca. Under course information, follow these steps to add an external link: How to Manage Links.
3. Post the accessible version of the addendum and/or proposed schedule. See How to Manage Content Items for more information.
4. Take a look at the information on how to use and set-up the Grade Centre: Grade Center.
5. Create an announcement in your course to welcome your students.
6. Post your contact information.Click on “Faculty Information” in the course menu. Edit the current template item by clicking on the grey chevron and selecting “Edit.” Fill in all the information. Instructions are also presented in your Learn@Seneca Shell.
7. Post office hour information.
8. Make your course available to students.
9. To learn more about assessments in Learn@Seneca, see How to Create an Assignment.
10. The How to Upload and Share Videos webpage explains one way you can make recordings available to students.
11. Run an accessibility check on your course using Blackboard Ally .
12. Provide a course orientation for students in a digital format.
Need help? Contact the service desk at servicedesk@senecacollege.ca or at 416-491-5050 ext. 22129.
The above steps will help you meet the minimum requirements of using Learn@Seneca. If you would like to learn more about the features of Learn@Seneca that are available to you, see the content on Course Management on Learn@Seneca (Blackboard).
If you would like to learn more about Blackboard Ally, the accessibility tool integrated into Learn@Seneca, see the content on Blackboard Ally.
Check out the following self-paced online modules:
Check out the following webinar recordings on Learn@Seneca:
Learn@Seneca Essentials webinar (Jan. 2022)Learn@Seneca webinar (Aug. 2021)Prepare your Learn@Seneca course(s) to meet the minimum requirements. This webinar introduces you to the Grade Centre and reviews the most common features of Learn@Seneca you can use to organize your course(s) and help students learn.
Learn@Seneca: Beyond the Basics - Session 1Topics in this webinar include organizing content, creating learning modules, and wikis.
Learn@Seneca: Beyond the Basics - Session 2Topics in this webinar include tests, assignments, and rubrics.
Learn@Seneca: Beyond the Basics - Session 3Topics in this webinar include groups and the grade centre.
Learn@Seneca articles from the Academic Newsletter: