Teaching with Blackboard

On this page we present some of the ways Blackboard (UVM's learning management system) can be used to enhance teaching and learning, whether teaching face-to-face in a hybrid learning environment or fully online.

For step-by-step instructions, see our How-to pages.

Blackboard Communication Tools

• Email Options
• Discussion Board – This tool can be used to expand upon—or in lieu of—the classroom discussion. In the discussion board, a topic can be posted and students can respond at any time.
• Blogs for Writing and Journaling
• Chat Tool – The Pronto Chat tool can be used for "office hours" and live online conversations.

Provide Course Materials with Blackboard

• Post documents, readings, and links

Distribute and Collect Assignments and Assessments

• Collecting assignments with the Assignment Tool
• Blogs for writing, communicating, and journaling
• Writing with the Wiki Tool
• Tests and Surveys
• Distributing grades to students with the Grade Center
• Using the Group Tool in Blackboard