Boston University is committed to providing a seamless and enriched digital learning environment. Exciting updates are coming to enhance your experience with Blackboard Learn and MyMedia! Experience faster loading times, a responsive design for all your devices, improved mobile accessibility, and even clickable captions with the upgraded media player.
For an in-depth look at these improvements, visit the upgrade announcement on TechWeb. You can also get a sneak peek at the enhanced features, design, and performance on our MyMedia Player Comparison page. For quick answers to your questions, our Frequently Asked Questions page is a valuable resource.
Get Started with Learn BU
Who can use it: Blackboard Learn at Boston University is available to students, faculty, researchers, staff, departments, and guests.
Cost: Details about costs are available in the Cost section below.
Blackboard Learn serves as Boston University’s central learning management system (LMS). It’s utilized across on-campus and online courses, certificate programs, and clerkships. As a Learn Bu user, you gain 24/7 access to course materials from any internet-connected device, empowering flexible and convenient learning.
Benefits of Learn BU
Learn BU, powered by Blackboard Learn, offers unparalleled convenience and flexibility, which are cornerstones of Boston University’s renowned Online Campus programs (programs). It also significantly enhances the learning experience in traditional on-campus courses. Instructors can efficiently manage all course materials online, ensuring instant availability for students. From posting documents and announcements to sending emails and creating online assessments, Learn BU streamlines course management. Students benefit from easy access to course documents, direct file submission to instructors, and immediate grade access. The 24/7 availability of Learn BU from any location empowers students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Key Features of Learn BU
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Enhanced Interaction and Communication: Stay connected within your Learn BU courses. Students can easily communicate with instructors and peers through built-in email, discussion boards, and blogs. Instructors can integrate platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams directly into their Learn BU sites for virtual classes and office hours, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
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Advanced Assessment Tools: Instructors can leverage sophisticated quiz and survey tools within Learn BU to create practice tests, conduct formative assessments, and gather valuable student feedback online, improving the learning process.
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Excel-Compatible Gradebook: Managing grades is seamless with Learn BU’s online gradebook. Instructors can efficiently track student progress, calculate grades, and download data in Excel-compatible formats for further analysis or record-keeping.
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Simplified Document Sharing: Sharing course materials is incredibly easy. With just a few clicks, instructors can upload various file types, making resources readily accessible to students within the Learn BU platform.
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Integrated Plagiarism Prevention: Maintaining academic integrity is crucial. Learn BU includes built-in anti-plagiarism services like SafeAssign and seamlessly integrates with Turnitin Feedback Studio. These tools help both students and instructors ensure originality in written assignments.
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Rich Multimedia Integration: Learn BU supports a rich multimedia learning experience. Students can access engaging video lectures via Zoom and review recorded content from platforms like MyMedia and Echo360, enhancing comprehension and engagement.
Service Availability for Learn BU
Learn BU is designed for consistent availability, operating 24/7, with the exception of scheduled maintenance during standard change windows. For detailed information on maintenance schedules, please refer to IS&T’s standard policies, procedures, and schedules for making changes.
Learn BU Requirements
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Learn BU Cost
- Standard Boston University tuition and fees are applicable for Online Campus courses and programs utilizing Learn BU.
- There are no additional fees for registered on-campus students or faculty who utilize the Learn BU learning management system for their courses.
Getting Started with Learn BU
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