Teaching and Learning with Blackboard
Introduction to Framingham State College Learning Management System: Blackboard
Background
Web based courses have been part of the curriculum at Framingham State College (FSC) since 1998 when Romeo Marquis delivered the first online class from a web site. In the year 2000 Blackboard was adopted as the College's Learning Management System (LMS). Since that time the number of instructors who use Blackboard to deliver course material to students on-campus and online continues to grow.
The expansion of online and web-enhanced learning is attributed to a dedicated group of educators and strong administrative support. As Director of Distance Education I want to thank you for your interest in Blackboard and welcome you to our community. As a user of the Learning Management System you will have the opportunity to deliver education in a format that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and promotes many styles of communication.
About Blackboard
Blackboard is used at Framingham State College to compliment and supplement our web-based course offerings. All online, hybrid, and Web-enhanced courses are hosted by Blackboard on a dedicated server, accessible from any internet ready computer - PC or MAC - at any time, and from anywhere.
Features of the system include:
- Customizable course menu options
- Content links to course information
- Communication and Collaboration tools
- Survey and Test assessment tools
- Gradebook and assignment options
- Links to the Blackboard Content System e-Portfolio and e-Reserve tools
