Blackboard (VLE)
General Information
Blackboard is Aberdeen College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through Blackboard you will be able to access learning materials, information and communicate with lecturers and other students on your programme. Examples of what you might find there include:
- Programme handbooks
- Lecture notes and handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Tests
- Questionnaires
- Discussion boards
- Web Links
- Announcements
Other Blackboard Tools and Features
There is also a range of personal tools for your own use in Blackboard:
- Calendar
- Tasks
- My Grades (grades for assignments taken within Blackboard)
- Send Email and User Directory
- Address Book
This section provides information on where you can get help using Blackboard and Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I access Blackboard?
Information on how to access and login to Blackboard.
Where can I use Blackboard?
This sections provides information on where you can access Blackboard from and system requirements.
Learning Materials
Guidance on how to access materials for course units of your programme on Blackboard.
Acceptable Use
As a student of Aberdeen College, in signing the enrolment form you have signed a statement that you will abide by the College Computer User Regulations.
Blackboard Online Induction
An online induction to Blackboard has been provided for your use. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. At the end of this you should be familiar with how to log on and access learning materials within Blackboard. The induction can be undertaken at any time and from any location within or out with the College. Please note, this Blackboard induction is © Aberdeen College — [2005].
