Using Blackboard

The Virtual Campus uses Blackboard for delivery of all online classes. This learning management system, in use at WBU since 2001, provides for student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-content interaction. Some of the many tools include discussion boards (threaded message boards), lecture notes, gradebook, testing, journals, wikis, and email/message functions. While some classes may make use of the Live Classroom feature for synchronous meetings, most classes will rely on asynchronous communications.

Students unfamiliar with using Blackboard will want to visit the Blackboard Tutorial for Students which gives an introduction to the learning management system. Each Degree Program Online student will need to go through an orientation which is available on Blackboard. This workshop will serve as a resource for getting started and for future reference. To enroll in the orientation, contact the Virtual Campus at 800-203-9048.