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Blackboard Learn Administration

By : Terry Patterson
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Blackboard Learn Administration

By: Terry Patterson

Overview of this book

Blackboard Learn is web application software that allows users around the world to participate in training and educational opportunities. This software is utilized in high schools, college campuses, corporations, and government entities."Blackboard Learn Administration" navigates both novice and experienced administrators through the simple and complex parts of the E-Learning portal.Readers go step-by-step with the author from planning and installing a Blackboard Learn instance to supporting and administrating a system with courses and users.The book starts with how to plan, install, and brand a Blackboard Learn instance. Readers then learn about the creation and management of courses and users. You then learn about the tools and controls that administrator's possess within Blackboard Learn. Readers also review how to improve security and performance within their system. You then dip into complex topics such as integrating Blackboard Learn with other information systems and publisher websites.Administrating Blackboard Learn educates the reader on the fundamental tools and tasks for basic administration, while explaining complex options that expert administrators want to tackle.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Blackboard Learn Administration
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
6
Creating Users in Blackboard Learn
Appendix
Index

Recommended building blocks


We now understand how to add and manage building blocks, but where can we find them? Searching for the best building blocks can take time, so let's learn about some ways to find them. We'll learn where to search for new building blocks, and learn a few building blocks that are must-haves for any Blackboard Learn instance.

When we want to find building blocks, sometimes the best way is by word of mouth or Blackboard Listservs. However, there are two websites which are great building block resources. The Blackboard Extensions website, http://www.blackboard.com/Partnerships/Extensions.aspx, displays building blocks from open source and third-party vendors. Many of the building blocks have a fee or license associated with them and some are outdated or may no longer be supported.

If we want to use mostly open source building blocks, check out the Oscelot Project website at http://projects.oscelot.org/gf/. Oscelot is an open source, community-driven organization that...