I was in the middle of taking a test and got kicked out of Blackboard, what do I do?

Unfortunately, the information is probably lost permanently and you will need to recreate it. Contact your instructor immediately.

Here are some reasons why you may have been kicked out:

The internet connection dropped.
The browser was refreshed.
Your browser timed out due to inactivity. Blackboard has a security setting that logs you out if it doesn't receive any input for a period of time. Note: Typing into a text box doesn't count as activity. Saving periodically does count. Save frequently.

These tips might help to prevent future issues:

Use a wired connection if possible when taking a test. Wireless internet connections are less reliable.
Do not refresh the browser page.
Do not close the browser window
Do not click the browser's back button.
If possible, type out the text in an external application like Notepad and then paste it into Blackboard Learn. Working offline first ensures that your work in progress will not be lost.
If you are working in assignments, save your work in progress. Saving often helps avoid any browser timeout issues.