LMS Project Part 3 (Unit 4) - Blackboard Learning SystemFunctionality

Blackboard LearnBlackboard Learn is a student-centered LMS and provides the necessary tools which are explained in the following slides.Global navigation allows access to assignments and

grades.Updates and notifications remind of important dates and

events.Collaborative spaces allow for communication with the

academic community.Mobile capabilities allow for learning anytime and

anywhere.

My BlackboardCritical information is consolidated into a simple

format.Eliminates the need for students and teachers to

visit multiple places within the LMS to stay current.

Global Navigation Menu: Entry point to My BackboardAccess to courses, organizations , settings, and help is located on the Global Navigation Menu.

My Blackboard: ProfileA profile includes a picture, area of study, and a description.

My Blackboard: PeopleEnables the discovery of others in the academic network.

My Blackboard: PostsIncludes posts from all courses. Discussion board, blog, journal, and wiki posts are displayed.

My Blackboard: UpdatesNotifications are consolidated from all courses and are separate from posts for easier management.

My Blackboard: My GradesAll grades are centralized in one location.

Active CollaborationBlackboard Learn uses a set of collaboration tools which include wikis, journals, blogs, and discussions.

Efficient Teaching TasksBlackboard Learn improves teaching in an online environment as well as the classroom.Texts and posts provide real-time feedback.Content is created, managed, and shared without

the requirement of advanced technical skills.Assessments are made and evaluated easily.

Discussion BoardsDiscussions within Blackboard Learn provide instructors and students with an engaging experience.

Content EditorThe content editor reads, writes, and renders modern HTML giving the ability to insert material with greater fidelity.

Inline GradingBlackboard Learn allows teachers to review and grade submitted assignments online without having to download files.

FunctionalityBlackboard Learn provides learners and teachers

the tools necessary for both online and hybrid learning environments.

The content editor allows for integration of social media tools such as YouTube and Flickr.

The “My Blackboard” feature creates a centralized location for users to navigate the site easily.

Since Blackboard is proprietary, customization is limited.

SCORMThe SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)

is a collection and harmonization of specifications and standards that defines the interrelationship of content objects, data models and protocols such that objects are sharable across systems that conform to the same model. This specification promotes reusability and interoperability of learning content across Learning Management Systems (LMSs) (ADL,2013).

According to the Advanced Distributed Learning website, the Blackboard Learning System is SCORM compliant.

ReferencesAdvanced Distributed Learning. (2013). SCORM.

Retrieved from http://www.adlnet.gov/scorm/Blackboard. (2013). Products. Retrieved from

http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Products/Blackboard-Learn.aspx