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Blackboard Learn offers easy to use content management
January 28, 2020

Blackboard Learn offers easy to use content management

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Blackboard Learn

Overall Satisfaction with Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn is a learning management system which allows instructors the ability to host course content, discussion boards, quizzes, and assignments in an easy-to-use interactive online system. Students access Blackboard Learn to review course materials that have been organized into sections and folders in a logical organizational structure. Each section inside a Blackboard Learn course can contain readings, assignments, discussions, and anything needed by students for that particular course module.
  • Easy to use course navigation.
  • Icons make it easy to distinguish content types.
  • System announcements remain for months or years.
  • Confusion can exist between the top-level navigation and course navigation.
  • Keeps students engaged
  • Allows instant feedback
  • Canvas
Blackboard Learn is very similar to Canvas by Instructure since they are both essential Learning Management Systems. Canvas is a bit more rigid in the structure and does not permit faculty to customize the course navigation menu fully. Blackboard Learn allows faculty to add/remove content areas on the course menu to arrange their content; however, they'd like while Canvas forces faculty to use the Modules feature for content organization.
The basic support is ticket-based and requires a local designated contact or system administrator to open tickets. End-user support is only available through the institution without additional costs. However, this is a relatively standard way of operating for most learning management systems. Even Instructure offers paid support for Canvas for end-users, but basic support must go through a local designated contact person.

Do you think Blackboard Learn by Anthology delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Blackboard Learn by Anthology's feature set?

Yes

Did Blackboard Learn by Anthology live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Blackboard Learn by Anthology go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Blackboard Learn by Anthology again?

Yes

Blackboard Learn is excellent for faculty who want an easy way to post course materials. It takes a bit more work for faculty who wish to use it for grading, hosting online discussions, or to use other advanced tools. While it isn't complicated to figure out on your own, it does require a bit of assistance and basic training to use effectively.

Blackboard Learn by Anthology Feature Ratings

Learning Management
8.3
Course authoring
7
Course catalog or library
Not Rated
Player/Portal
Not Rated
Learning content
8
Mobile friendly
10
Progress tracking & certifications
8
Assignments
10
Compliance management
Not Rated
Learning administration
8
Learning reporting & analytics
6
Social learning
9

Using Blackboard Learn

ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
Familiar
Requires technical support
Yes - The Blackboard Learn mobile app is straightforward and intuitive. There is a limited number of features available on the mobile platform. Still, it is a quick and easy way for students to check course content, read course announcements, and participate in the online discussion boards that may be available to them.
Course navigation is one of Blackboard Learn's strongest features. Because the navigation is so flexible and intuitive, it is easy for students to find content and navigate around inside of courses. Faculty can customize this navigation to fit the needs of their courses, but the basic layout and structure remain consistent across the entire platform.