Blackboard
Blackboard is a web-based course management system used at Dickinson College. It allows instructors
to post
course content, communicate with students, conduct quizzes or surveys,
and manage grades online. Blackboard provides some significant features listed below.
Security
Blackboard provides a secure environment with each student using a unique
login name and password. Students who are registered are the only ones
who can access Blackboard content. Students can have secure access to
their
grades at all times but cannot access the grades of other students.
They can also securely
submit assignments.
Easy to Build
Creating a Blackboard course is easy.
All content is added using online forms and documents are easily added
such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat PDF files, and others.
Communication
Blackboard allows instructors to email students
(either as a group or individually), discussion boards enable students
to post questions or comments, and chat
rooms enable synchronous
online discussion. Instructors can divide the class into small groups
and assign communication tools to each group.
Access
Students have one Blackboard account and can access all of their courses
from a common place. The basic navigation structure for each course
is the same, although
instructors are able to customize content areas.
Students
If you are taking a course that uses Blackboard, you will want to read the
Student
FAQ , the Guide
to Using Blackboard. Blackboard's On Line Student Manual. These will help you to become familiar
with Blackboard and its tools.
Faculty
Faculty who want to use Blackboard have a number of options
for help and training. You can use the online training materials listed
here or contact Academic Technology Services for assistance.
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