Blackboard can be a great tool for enhancing learning for both face-to-face and online classes and we want to make sure you have all the knowledge you need to use it effectively. Whether you need tips and tricks for getting started or you need specific instructions for using a particular feature, you've come to the right place!
Note - this document is for students. If you are an instructor, please see our Getting Started Tutorial.
This form may be used to submit requests to create a new Blackboard course, combine or cross-list existing courses, or give users special roles in a course, such as secondary instructors, course builders, or graders. If you are seeking technical support, or have a different type of request, please contact the UKIT Service Desk directly for assistance.
Blackboard is the learning management system (LMS, sometimes also referred to as a course management system) that has been selected by the University of Kentucky. Blackboard provides instructors with a web presence, but does not require them to know web programming.
How can I use it?
Blackboard is an asynchronous teaching tool, meaning that participants do not have to be simultaneously connected.
