Staying in the Fight
(Screenshot by Christopher Saul)
Blackboard has become a staple in the lives of students and teachers alike. Both on the surface and underneath, Blackboard underwent quite a transformation last year.
While most changes were for the better, some alienated its user base.
Unlike many other class organization systems, Blackboard’s learning curve is relatively short; most students are able to find their way about within their first few visits to the site.
The student homepage remains the same. Its background can be changed if the user wants to customize the traditional landscape. With just a click of the mouse on “Personalize Page” the user already has many templates laid out before them.
Removing the widgets from one’s homepage requires nothing more than a click in the upper left hand corner of each box, reducing clutter.
Most students fail to take advantage of the extra modules that can be added via a simple click to the upper left hand, selecting “Add