Blackboard's Community Programs have provided my institution with an unprecedented level of access and support. As the leader and member of SLATE, one of Blackboard's largest user groups, I've been able to share best practices and strategies to enhance teaching and learning at my university and with educational professionals from around the country.
— Ken Sadowski, University of Chicago
Blackboard Learn, Release 9.1
The best resource is someone who’s faced similar issues as you and can share the expertise they’ve gained from those experiences with you. Join one of the following programs to find solutions, share ideas or just network and develop the types of relationships that will give you the confidence and knowledge to build a better education experience.
Become a member or leader of a client-led user group and leverage the expertise of your peers. Share best practices with more than 60 existing groups organized by topic or region.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a peer-recognized award honoring those who use technology to deliver innovative and effective learning experiences. Or sign up to be a course reviewer and receive training on using the Blackboard Exemplary Course Rubric to select the next round of winners.
The online networking site where members of Blackboard's user groups meet, collaborate and share effective practices. Visit Connections to join in the conversations.
Collaborate with developers creating new Building Blocks, sharing helpful code and leveraging Open Source technology to extend Blackboard platforms online or at regional events. Visit EduGarage to get started.
Join one of many user-managed email lists and stay up on the latest e-learning discussions or get advice from your peers. Sign up to an existing list or start your own.