Blackboard is a powerful web-based Learning Management System designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or use online materials and activities to complement face-to-face teaching.

In addition, Blackboard provides a suite of communication tools which facilitates online collaboration for students with assessments, online grade books, calendars, and an assortment of other helpful tools. Web-based education tools provide many ways to increase communication between class members and faculty, including discussion boards, chats, and e-mails.

Blackboard is the leading course management system and enterprise educational technology provider for higher education.