Blackboard:A Learning Management System

July 23, 2014

What is Blackboard?

• Blackboard is a software tool that allows individuals to easily create web sites that support instruction.

• Using Blackboard requires no programming skills

• Blackboard (Bb) basically does two things:1. It provides a place to post instructional materials for students

2. It has built-in teaching tools you can use

What can Bb do?

• Post your syllabus

• Distribute lecture notes, slides , articles and essays

• Link to websites

• Provide audio recordings, photos or videos

• Distribute and collect assignments

• Make announcements

• Administer tests

• Grade tests

• Post Grades

• Maintain a grade book

• Conduct an online discussion

• Check for plagiarism

• Allow students to create blogs and wikis

• Send email to students

• Set up groups or teams

• Create a class calendar

• Collaborate live

• Track student progress

• Apply grading rubrics

….and more

Blackboard at Saint Mary’s

• To access Bb:

– www.smumn.edu

– http://Courses.smumn.edu

• A blank Bb “shell” is created for every course offered

– The student class roster is automatically loaded.

– The Bb website is turned off by default. Students will not be able to view it unless it is made available by the instructor.

• Bb course websites can be copied

:Blackboard is an effective way to

reach your students