What is Blackboard?
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


