Here are some features you can use for collaboration

Simple guide for Blackboard Learn

Created by Sally LoanNational Institute of Education

Centre for e-LearningSenior Educational Technologist

Blackboard NG9 http://slidesha.re/vwGAB3

Set up discussion board / blog / wiki

Add Interactive Tool

A Blog is a collaborative tool that allows Students to post their personal reflection about the Course or discuss and analyze Course-related materials

Create blog entry

Create blog entry

Create blog entry

Create blog entry

create new entry

Create blog entry

Name the blog

Create blog entry

Make changes to the blog participation section for individual or group blog

Create blog entry

Modify changes if any

Create blog entry

Create blog entry

Create blog entry

A blog entry is added

Create blog entry

Create entry within each blog

Journals are a self-reflective tool that allows Students to post their personal reflections about the Course or discuss and analyze Course-related materials

Create journal entry

Create journal entry

Create journal entry

Create journal entry

Option to link to specific journal or create new journal

Create journal entry

Link to Course Reflections

Create journal entry

Create journal entry

A journal entry is created

A journal entry is created

Create journal entry

Add a Link to the Wiki listing page or a specific Wiki in a Content Area. This creates a streamlined experience where users interact with each other in the same area where they discover content. A link can connect to an existing Wiki or a new Wiki can be created and linked.

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Link to specific wiki or create new wiki

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Name the wiki

Create wiki entry

Modify wiki participation for student access

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Create wiki entry

Modify options is necessary

Create wiki entry

Wiki entry is created

Adding a link to a Group places in the Content Area. This creates a streamlined experience where users interact with each other through the Group tools in the same area where they discover content. A link can connect to the Groups listing page where all the Groups are listed, or to an existing Group or Group Set. A new Group or Group Set can be created and linked. Individual Groups should be used cautiously since not all users may be assigned to the Group

Create a link to a Group places

Create a link to a Group places

Option to create group

Create a link to a Group places

A group places is created

Create a link to a Group places