Blackboard: a virtual learning environment or an administrative tool?

Loke, Jennifer

Abstract

This paper is intended as a contribution to the debate about the use of Blackboard (Bb) as a Virtual Learning Environment in a blended approach to learning in a higher educational institution. The use of a case study seems necessary to illustrate the impact of administrative and attitudinal issues to highlight those surrounding e-learning in higher education. This paper provides an overview of the applications of teaching and learning theories in the practice of e-learning using Bb, while considering some of the lecturers and students concerns, which might have posed as resistance for adopting the e-learning strategy effectively. It then recommends how such educational change in the approach of using Bb can be managed for educational success.

Citation

Loke, J. (2005). Blackboard: a virtual learning environment or an administrative tool?. Journal of Instructional Science and Technology, 8(1),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2005
• Journal: Journal of Instructional Science and Technology
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 1
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/405666
• Publisher URL: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/e-jist/docs/vol8_no1/commentary/blackboard_virt_learn.htm
• Related Public URLs: http://ascilite.org/archived-journals/e-jist/docs/vol8_no1/content2.htm