Blackboard 9.1

Blackboard 9.1 is the University of the District of Columbia’s learning management system (LMS). It is available for faculty, students, and staff. For academic purposes, it is primarily used to facilitate instruction, manage courses (traditional, online, and hybrid), administer assessments, collaborate with students or colleagues using Web 2.0 media and applications, facilitate organizations, and manage assignments. It is a rich and powerful tool.

On this page, you will find a variety of resources to help you get started or resolve issues in Blackboard. If you have additional questions not answered here, don’t hesitate to contact the Help Desk.

Getting Started with Blackboard

This section orients you to UDC’s Blackboard site, e.g., how to access it, become familiar with the interface, and set up your profile.

Blackboard Communication Tools

This section explores the built-in communication tools in Blackboard, e.g., email and Announcement.

Creating and Managing Assessment

This section explores two types of assessment tools in Blackboard: the Assignments and Test tools.

Copy/Archive/Export

This section explores how to package your course via copied, archived, or exported versions.

Building and Modifying your Course

This section will help you understand the Blackboard course site layout.

Collaboration Tools

This section explores the built-in collaboration tools in Blackboard, e.g., Collaborate, Discussion Board.

Grade Center Basic

This section discusses the main elements of Grade Center in Blackboard.