Blackboard (Bb)

Blackboard (Bb) is the course management system used for Internet, Web-enhanced and technology-supported instruction.  Through Blackboard, an instructor creates and maintains a unique "course site" (Web site) for each course that he or she is teaching. 

Blackboard is accessed through the Web; therefore, there is no software to install or download to a personal or office computer.  A Web browser and an Internet connection are virtually all that is required to build and facilitate online lessons and courses. 

• Blackboard Technical Requirements

With a Blackboard course site the instructor can:

• Post and distribute syllabi, assignments, and other course information to students electronically so course material is never lost or forgotten
• Communicate with students via email, threaded discussion, and chat
• Organize online groups and create virtual communities
• Create online assessments that automatically track and calculate grades, provide student feedback, and produce course statistics for analysis

Blackboard can also be an effective organization and communication tool for other types of distance learning and non-distance learning courses.  In addition, Blackboard can be used to create and host a "Virtual Community" for department, committee, or group organization.

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Request a Blackboard Course Site

Refer to the instructions on:

Course Request/Approval page

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Behind Blackboard

"Behind the Blackboard" is an instructor resource center containing tutorials, tip sheets, and documentation for faculty and students using Bb 6.  Use the resources to enhance your course site and share the materials with students.

Create an account, or login using:

username: dlsupport@ccac.edu 

password: ccacdl

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