Blackboard

Blackboard Learn serves as a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at Imperial College, providing a comprehensive platform for staff and students to engage in various academic activities. Its functionalities include: Delivering courses online Facilitating communication between staff and students via online discussions Setting and receiving assignments, tests, and surveys Tracking progress and managing grades Contextual Use:  Course Delivery: Professors and instructors use Blackboard Learn to efficiently deliver course content online, including lecture materials, readings, and multimedia resources. Communication Hub: It serves as a central platform for interactive communication between staff and students. Discussion boards, announcements, and messaging tools facilitate ongoing dialogues and updates. Assignment Management: Blackboard Learn streamlines the process of assigning, submitting, and grading assignments, tests, and surveys, offering a structured workflow for assessment. Progress Tracking: Students and staff can track their progress, view grades, and monitor their academic performance within the platform.

Key Features and Support

• Course Delivery Tools:
  • Content Management: Educators can upload various types of content (videos, documents, quizzes) for easy access by students.
  • Course Enrolment: Streamlined processes for enrolling students in courses, ensuring access to the right materials.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Discussion Boards: Enables interactive discussions and knowledge sharing among students and instructors.
  • Announcements: Facilitates timely communication of course updates, deadlines, and important information.
• Assignment and Assessment Management:
  • Turnitin Integration: Allows for the creation of plagiarism checks and originality reports within assignments.
  • Submission Tools: Streamlined submission processes for assignments, tests, and surveys.
• Progress Tracking and Grading:
  • Grade Center: Provides a centralised space for instructors to manage and input grades, and for students to view their performance.
  • Analytics and Reports: Offers insights into student engagement and performance for educators to optimise their teaching strategies.

How to Access: Staff and students at Imperial College automatically gain access to Blackboard Learn. Simply log in using your designated college credentials at Blackboard.

Help for Students: Courses and teaching materials are accessible via Blackboard Learn. If you’re not enrolled in a course you believe you should be, contact your Faculty or Department. For technical issues, faculty members can contact ICT on your behalf. To report incorrect or missing information on a course, reach out to your Course Leader or Departmental Office.

Need Assistance? If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don’t hesitate to raise a ticket for prompt support.

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