Steven
Medical Devices, 51-100 employees
“Blackboard's role in my college success”
Pros
Blackboard Learn has played a pivotal role in enhancing my college experience. It serves as an invaluable tool for universities nationwide, reducing the burden of paperwork through online assignments that automatically grade themselves, providing students with instant feedback. The ease of use of Blackboard benefits both students and professors, simplifying the management of college courses. It offers flexibility in formatting and facilitates productive discussions between professors and students through features like the discussion board.
Cons
During my freshman year in college, my university had just begun using Blackboard, leading to a slight learning curve for professors. They requested patience as they familiarized themselves with the platform. While this initial adjustment period was understandable, in subsequent years, professors had a firm grasp of the program, and such issues were no longer a concern.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Katie
Individual & Family Services, 51-100 employees
“Blackboard needs updates”
Pros
I found it super easy to create tests and grades and grading them was simple. The layout was clear and easy to use, which made everything easy to find and use.
Cons
The platform looks pretty outdated and could definitely use a cleaner, more modern design to make it easier to use.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
6
Customer Support
8
Functionality
6
Fernando
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1-10 employees
“All-in-one learning management system”
Pros
One of the standout features I love about this app is its discussion forum, which makes it easy to have meaningful conversations on various topics. It also has a gradebook function that simplifies grading and lets me track my progress throughout the course.
Cons
At times the platform experiences sluggishness and technical glitches affecting the user experience.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Nisarg
Construction, 101-500 employees
“Easy to use and userfriendly platform”
Pros
Blackboard Learn makes online learning manageable with its key features offering an impressive virtual classroom and robust assignmenttest tools.
Cons
Occasionally the platform experiences slow loading times or lags when many students simultaneously access it for activities like tests or group work.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Bethany
Accounting, 1-10 employees
“Used as a Student”
Pros
All of my online college courses were hosted on Blackboard streamlining access to assessments and feedback from various courses.
Cons
Using the back button during a quiz sometimes inadvertently ended the quiz.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Tenzin
Education Management, 1-10 employees
“The learning management system you have been looking for”
Pros
Blackboard Learns 30day free trial was a valuable opportunity for our small organization offering a chance to explore the platform before committing to it.
Cons
Unfortunately the platform lacked support for the Tibetan language which our organization required.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Pankaj
Building Materials, 500+ employees
“Very balanced LMS software”
Pros
Blackboard Learn offers an enjoyable and effective learning experience with great slides for knowledge acquisition.
Cons
No significant issues were encountered during the usage of this exceptional software.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Lara
Education Management, 500+ employees
“A perfect LMS for remote learning”
Pros
The adaptability and flexibility of Blackboard Learn for content creation is remarkable allowing easy addition editing or removal of information.
Cons
While additional assessment tools could be beneficial the existing ones are sufficient.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Wassim
Computer Networking, 500+ employees
“Blackboard Learn The Leading LMS Platform for Higher Education”
Pros
Blackboard Learn has been instrumental in supporting undergraduate and graduate university courses facilitating course management communication and evaluation.
Cons
Creating exams and assessments could be streamlined for greater flexibility and efficiency. Integration of MCQ grading and video editing tools would be valuable additions.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Zoha
Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees
“Software that manages higher education”
Pros
Blackboard Learn offers access to learning resources and simplifies tracking lecturer notes and online textbooks.
Cons
No specific dislikes were noted about Blackboard.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Teddy
Education Management, 51-100 employees
“Decent Tool for Teaching Remote Classes”
Pros
Blackboard Learn enables easy student progress tracking and assignment management. Notifications for late submissions are beneficial.
Cons
The platform struggles with handling large file sizes potentially causing issues for students attempting to submit assignments.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
7
Maneeha
Education Management, 500+ employees
“Blackboard learn”
Pros
Blackboard Learn offers a practical and organized platform for students to access assessments and feedback from multiple courses in one place.
Cons
Improved intuitiveness in the interface and more studentoriented demonstrations could enhance the user experience.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Anonymous
Not Specified, 500+ employees
“Great for Professors and Students”
Pros
Blackboard is a convenient platform for navigating course materials assignments and grades promoting a wellorganized learning experience.
Cons
Emailing within Blackboard can occasionally be finicky leading some users to opt for direct email communication.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Andrea
Broadcast Media, 1-10 employees
“After the pandemic Blackboard Learn became a staple for online education”
Pros
Blackboard Learns neat organization of courses and accessible resources including calendars enhances the online learning experience.
Cons
Some instructors find it challenging to fully utilize the platforms features for effective course organization.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Abhuday
Education Management, 500+ employees
“Easy and flexible learning management system.”
Pros
Blackboard Learn offers strong and responsive customer support services enhancing its overall usability.
Cons
It may be relatively expensive and a free version is not available.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Rachel
E-Learning, 51-100 employees
“A helpful LMS from the student perspective.”
Pros
Blackboard Learn allows setting reminders for upcoming assignments assisting students in keeping track of their coursework.
Cons
The user interface is considered clunky and challenging to navigate at times.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
ZAiN
Information Technology and Services, 51-100 employees
“Industry Standard LMS”
Pros
Blackboard Learns allinclusive ecosystem and diverse tools make it a preferred choice for educational institutions although it comes at a relatively higher cost.
Cons
The softwares user interface might need improvement to enhance the user experience.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Newkirk
Libraries, 101-500 employees
“Blackboard Learn for Aiken Technical Colleges Embedded Librarian Program”
Pros
Blackboard Learn allows posting a wide range of media in the Announcements section and Content Areas enhancing accessibility for students.
Cons
The ability to transfer entire content areas between courses would be beneficial.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Mohit
Staffing and Recruiting, 500+ employees
“Organized Learning Management System”
Pros
Blackboard Learn facilitates productive communication through features like the discussion board and offers straightforward setup for students and easy navigation.
Cons
Issues are reported with the Android version occasional navigation difficulties and UI challenges.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Debbie
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
“Blackboard Learn from a Person who is not techie”
Pros
Blackboard Learns userfriendly interface is wellsuited for teachers and students. It allows for customizable content creation realtime feedback and comprehensive analytics.
Cons
No significant disadvantages were noted making it a favorable choice for online education.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9