Blackboard

What can I do with Blackboard?

Instructors use Blackboard to:

• post student grades
• post their syllabus
• create online discussions
• create a collaborative space for student groups
• create wikis and blogs
• create online tests & surveys and much more!

What is a building block?

Building blocks are additional features that have been added to Blackboard to extend functionality. Popular building blocks include:

• Wikis & Blogs
• Wimba Voice Tools
• What's New Module
• Studymate

Who uses Blackboard?

More than half of all DU instructors teach with Blackboard and adoption is growing every year. Many students have the expectation that their instructor will be using Blackboard in their courses.

What students say about instructors who use Blackboard

• "She had class notes posted with missing information so that when she lectured you weren't scrambling to write everything down, but only fill in the details."
• "We post discussion ideas on the discussion board throughout the quarter and it is very helpful and convenient."
• "...Most grades that we receive are listed on Blackboard, it's helpful because you know where you stand in the class and what your grade will look like."
• "We engaged in constant online discussion and quizzes were given online. The discussions in particular were effective."

How can I learn more?

• Visit the DU Blackboard Support web site: http://du.edu/blackboard.
• Contact the Center for Teaching & Learning at 303.871.2084 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   to schedule a one-on-one Blackboard orientation.