Blackboard is an online course management system used by faculty, students and staff at Algonquin College. It is a communication tool that enables teaching and learning in a secure, password protected environment. Some common uses of Blackboard are:
- Posting of announcements, notes and assignments
- Electronic submission and return of assignments
- Links to resources on the Internet
- Self grading quizzes and essay-style tests marked by the professor
- Anonymous surveys
- Discussion groups
- Private group discussion and project work
- Online chat in a virtual classroom
Log on to Blackboard at online.algonquincollege.com using your college network username and password (available through acsis.algonquincollege.com).
If you need help using Blackboard, you can:
- Email bbhelp@algonquincollege.com email responses normally take 24 hours.
- Call Blackboard Help at extension 2501 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Note: For Distance Education students follow the Distance Education login in your letter.