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What is Blackboard?

The Blackboard is a web-based teaching and learning environment which enables teachers to build and manage a Web component for their classes. It also includes a content management system that allows staff to share documents.

For teachers Blackboard provides:

  • easy upload and distribution of files
  • timed release of files for student access
  • posting in a course calendar and announcements
  • asynchronous communication (threaded discussions)
  • synchronous communication (real-time chat and virtual classroom)
  • online file exchange
  • automatic sequencing of linked course files (e.g. presentations)
  • assessment tools (surveys and quizzes with feedback)
  • student tracking and course statistics

For students, Blackboard provides:

  • easy file download and access to course material
  • access to a course calendar and announcements
  • asynchronous communication (threaded discussions)
  • synchronous communication (real-time chat and virtual classroom)
  • course study groups
  • online file exchange