Blackboard

=Blackboard := is a great platform for managing all the aspects of a course. More than anything it can serve as a course gateway that all of your projects can be linked to.


 * __Use Blackboard to:__**
 * post weekly plans as announcements
 * run student discussion boards
 * build folders of website links (including your wikispaces) for example Mock Congress to support projects and class activities
 * upload handouts and assessments for students to access from home
 * collaborate

The direct link to Blackboard is [|http://blackboard.aurora-schools.org] or it may be found by looking for the link in the top right hand corner of the Aurora Schools webpage.

You can create a log in for yourself if you need, and browse the Aurora Courses that are already being enhanced with Blackboard.

__To create your own Blackboard Site__, go through the system admin tab and **Create Course**.

Once you've created your course, then you manage all of its features through **Control Panel**.

//**Questions ? See Paul Frankmann, Brian Durham, or Angi Frankmann**//