The Blackboard Learning SystemTM is the web-based course management system in use at the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Blackboard makes it possible for faculty to deliver entire courses online or to supplement traditional on-campus classes with online content. The classes may be more convenient, but they are just as challenging.
Students in online courses need a high degree of self-motivation to compensate for the absence of a classroom and face-to-face faculty interaction. Instructors set specific deadlines for work throughout the term and class participation — including live virtual classroom meetings, threaded discussions, and regular email communication — is critical to success and is factored into a grade.
Students should be comfortable with basic computer skills, including:
Please Note:
Your Blackboard course may use Wimba Classroom as a synchronous virtual class meeting room. Since some courses include mandatory virtual classroom sessions, you will need to plan your schedule around these “live” sessions. Instructors schedule the class meetings ahead of time for your convenience. Check with your instructor to see what the Wimba requirements are for your course. Prior to the first scheduled classroom session, please make sure your computer is set up properly and do not wait until the last minute to access your Wimba classroom. In addition, you will need to purchase a headset with microphone for these sessions. Please read the CNHP guidelines, documentation, and best practices for using Wimba classroom.
Students need access to a computer with Internet capability to connect to the Drexel online courses.
The following set of software packages is required:
