Using Blackboard

What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is a course management system used by faculty and students at Algonquin College for course communication.

How Students Log into Blackboard
Faculty Blackboard Tip Sheets
Student Blackboard Tip Sheets
Blackboard and Networking Guide (pdf)
Blackboard Help

Blackboard allows teachers to:

• provide course information and materials to students
• use announcements and email to stay in touch
• attach course handouts
• administer online tests and assignments
• let students know how they are doing through the online gradebook
• encourage collaboration through online discussion forums and group work

Blackboard enables students to interact with teachers and classmates email and discussion forums as

• a class
• project groups
• individuals