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Available to: Students, Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments, Guests

Cost: See cost details, below.

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Blackboard Learn is the primary learning management system at Boston University; it is used in on- and off-campus courses, certificate programs, and clerkships. Students can access course materials at any time and from any computer with an Internet connection.

Benefits

Blackboard Learn offers convenience and flexibility – central to Boston University’s Online Campus programs and key to enhancing the value of modern on-campus courses.  Instructors manage all course materials online, where they are immediately available to students. Instructors can post documents, make announcements, send e-mail, create online assessments, and more. Students can access course documents, send files to their instructor, and access grades directly. Course materials are available 24/7, from any location, allowing students to learn when and where they like.

Key Features

  • Multimedia content – Students enjoy access to course materials designed to enhance their learning experience, including video lectures and audio assignments.
  • Interaction and communication – Students can stay connected with instructors and classmates through e-mail, discussion boards, and blogs.  Instructors can connect their Blackboard site to Zoom or Microsoft Teams for video classes or office hours.
  • Advanced quiz and survey tools – Instructors can create practice tests and gather student feedback online.
  • Excel-compatible grade book – Instructors manage course grades online and download them for use with other applications.
  • Easy document sharing – Upload files with just a few clicks.
  • Built-in anti-plagiarism service – Plagiarism detection is automated by SafeAssign and also integrates directly with Turnitin Feedback Studio.

What to Expect

This service normally will be available 24 by 7 except for standard change windows, as described in IS&T’s standard policies, procedures, and schedules for making changes.

Requirements

Cost

  • Boston University tuition and fees apply to Online Campus courses and programs.
  • There is no additional charge for registered on-campus students or faculty interested in using the learning management system.

Getting Started

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