Blackboard Learn for REST and LTI Developers
Blackboard Inc | 3900.89.0Linux/Unix, Ubuntu Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (Focal Fossa) - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Blackboard Learning Management System
What do you like best about the product?
I like how you can customize each class and add different activities including blogs and wikis.
What do you dislike about the product?
Creating a test is a little cumbersome at times and exporting in from a teestbank doesn't always work.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am using Blackboard as a learning management system for my students. Its a great way for students to keep track of assignments as well as grades.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Go through the online tutorials as they are very helpful for learning how to use it.
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Great for higher ed!
What do you like best about the product?
It's a very versatile platform, with an insane amount of flexibility and features that can be enabled at-will.
What do you dislike about the product?
The mobile platform can be a little clunky, and for a great majority of the experience I had with Blackboard, the app required a monthly fee, and had very low usage.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The Purdue system uses blackboard for all testing, distance learning courses, and various other activities based upon the needs of the college and surrounding satellite campuses.
Having the app on my phone has helped me in keeping up to date with my due dates and grades.
What do you like best about the product?
The GUI is really interactive and the quick updates are easily accessible making it easier for me to see my grades and due dates on the go without opening up my laptop.
What do you dislike about the product?
The interface has some minor bugs and looks a little out dated. Also, sometimes it doesn't send me notifications if my grades have been updated.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can see my grades and due daes really fast and with 2-3 clicks on my phone.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Its so good to check your grades, use it every time for looking at your class schedule and grades.
Essential for Collegiate Studies
What do you like best about the product?
It is a one stop shop for both the students and the professors. As a current student, in an online Masters program, it would be impossible to complete my degree without this application.
What do you dislike about the product?
Blackboard Collaborative is currently not compatible with Chromebooks.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Used on a personal level, but it makes it easy to complete coursework throughout the day.
Great Facilitator For Online Learning
What do you like best about the product?
Blackboard has great formatting. It organizes all the classes in a well-presented manner. Taking a quiz on blackboard is very easy. Sorting through assignments and finding students to communicate also works very well.
What do you dislike about the product?
I found the interface to be a little busy. When compared to "Canvas" I thought Canvas was a little easier to use. The discussion board option is a little awkward in how the conversations flow. I suppose this could be improved down the road.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Definitely brings together a great amount of information into a great environment. The more the administrators put into it, the more you can benefit. When a professor really put a lot of time into their side of Blackboard, the users can greatly benefit from their time. Like any system, its all about how much effort is put into it configuring it.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Definitely worth looking into, however also Check out Canvas.
Blackboard is slightly intimidating at first but actually a great product.
What do you like best about the product?
Blackboard is easy to navigate. The overall look and feel of the site is great. The app is also really helpful. My favorite aspect of Blackboard is the ability to customize the settings and pages.
What do you dislike about the product?
In the beginning I remember feeling confused by Blackboard. I think they could have a better tutorial for new users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Blackboard allows professors to customize their pages with the aspects most important to them. It's not a "one size fits all" motto; however, it is nonetheless organized and easy to navigate.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I found it easier to use and all around better than other products with a similar purpose. I would recommend using it if you're trying to appeal to a large amount of people because it has good learnability.
Handles everything virtual in one easy platform
What do you like best about the product?
It wasn't until I didn't have blackboard that I realized how amazing this platform really is. At my study abroad university they had several outdated platforms with different login credentials for various tasks. It was almost ridiculous how badly they functioned and how confusing it was. Blackboard makes it easy to share documents, hold discussions, take virtual tests/quizzes, and communicate with your professors. You can easily manage your classwork through this singular platform. Everything you'd ever need to do virtually was incorporated into blackboard's platform. I think all colleges should use Blackboard.
What do you dislike about the product?
Like many programs, blackboard could update their interface. I am picky about design, though.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Easy way to communicate with classmates and professors in a "classroom setting" when you're not in class -- ie discussion boards. one simple easy to use platform.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't waste time with cheaper software -- get blackboard.
Blackboard useful tool for instructors
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Blackboard shelves can be created easily and with very little design skills. I use Blackboard to deliver information and documents to students through this platform. I am able to upload documents, as well as pictures and flyers in a range of file types.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have always had an issue creating new folders in the "Files" section. For example, when I tried to upload a poster for an event once, I couldn't open the actual file to place it within the corresponding folder. I still have been unable to find out if it has to do with my browser, my computer, or the actual Blackboard.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am solving content delivery to students/clients. In my case, I deliver learning resources that include a variety of files, images, and videos to assist with writing development. Students are able to access these documents independently on their end, which helps free up the writing consultants' time to help more dependent students.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Blackboard is an excellent tool for universities to provide for both educators and students. It facilitates the delivery of learning materials in various modes, such as videos, images, and documents. It allows students to work independently on many learning activities.
Blackboard-- the cornerstone of my work
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Blackboard allows for online learning from near or far. I work for a distance education office in the US and we have students from all over the world enrolled in our courses.
What do you dislike about the product?
It seems a little old school at times. Could be more modernized, maybe trying some different buttons to liven it up?
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use Blackboard to allow students to earn a Masters or PhD while not having to be in the traditional classroom. Our students range from international students to military to stay at home parents and even business executives.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are a university that is looking to take courses online, Blackboard is 100% your best option. I used it when I was in college and now the University that I work for uses it.
All of My Professor Use This
What do you like best about the product?
I like how all of my classes assignments are on one dashboard - You can see everything, from grades to comments, to posts and discussions.
What do you dislike about the product?
There's nothing really I dislike about it. It's hard to read assignments / find assignments if the professor doesn't know how to use it and puts it in the wrong place.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solves any confusion as to what assignments are due for each class. I'm a pretty forgetful person and each assignment shows a due date, which is great because now I don't need to remember when things are due.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I definitely recommend Blackboard to students and teachers because it is the easiest way to submits assignments and grades. If students have a question for the professor, they can write it on the forum and other students can see what is posted (just in case the students had the same question). Blackboard is pretty easy to use and I don't usually have a problem finding my assignments on here.
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