Blackboard is a web-based Course Management System that allows instructors
an easy access point for various online course elements. Instructors
and students can access materials at any time from any computer with
an Internet connection. The primary features are:
- Online announcements
- Storage of course documents (syllabus, readings, etc.)
- Electronic submission of assignments
- Online quizzes and surveys.
- Online grade book (viewable by students if instructor chooses)
- Online threaded discussion (asynchronous)
- Online chat (synchronous)
- Online course calendar
- Group work areas (includes group chat, discussion, file sharing)
- Email (to groups, individuals or entire class)
- Course statistics (see what and when materials are accessed)
- Muti-lingual capabilities in each course