Blackboard is The University of Alabama’s Learning Management System (LMS).
Instructors use Blackboard to create and deliver course content, communicate and interact with students, conduct assessments, manage grades, and utilize dozens of integrated instructional technology tools.
Instructors and students access Blackboard through myBama or ualearn.blackboard.com.
Teaching with Blackboard
Instructor Quick Start for Blackboard
Blackboard Guides and Resources
Visit the CIT Knowledge Base for step-by-step guides, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Blackboard Support
Technical and access issues
The Center for Instructional Technology manages UA’s instance of Blackboard and provides technical support for its use. Contact CIT for Blackboard help.
UA Online instructors and students should contact UA Online Technical Support .
Teaching and learning
CIT can help you find creative and effective ways to integrate Blackboard and other instructional technologies into your classroom or online course. Contact CIT to schedule a one-on-one consultation or an instruction session for your group.
Blackboard Workshops and Webinars
CIT offers workshops, webinars, and individual and group training on Blackboard and other UA instructional technologies.
UA Center for Instructional Technology Teaching with Blackboard Sessions
CIT’s Teaching with Blackboard workshops and webinars aim to help you get started with and get the most out of Blackboard. Register for an upcoming session, watch an on-demand webinar, and access session resources: Teaching with Blackboard Sessions
Blackboard Group and Individual Instruction
In addition to our workshops and webinars, we are happy to offer individual and group instruction to members of the University community.