Blackboard

Blackboard is a tool that the University of Tennessee uses to allow students to receive information electronically from their teachers. It also gives students a way to contact their class members. While this is a good idea in theory, Blackboard is not the easiest site to navigate, and many teachers are unwilling to use it because it causes so many problems for them. I would encourage UT to look for other options that would accomplish the same purpose, or to work to make Blackboard more acessible. However, it is nice to be able to look at grades and syllabi online instead of having to keep paper copies of everything. Just a few adjustments and this could be a great resource.