BLACKBOARD STUDENT SURVEY RESULTS

WINTER 2002

17 classes surveyed

Comment Report: Assisted comments

Respondent	Comment
2	I had to use group discussions and to many people in my group would screw it up. We wasted a lot of time [peoples fact]
3	I loved having the online gradebook
5	? Don't really know how it helped me this semester
6	Really I didn't like the use of Blackboard; very time consuming
8	It was easy to access grades
11	Easy to contact group members
12	It really didn't
15	I like it because you can always find out homework assignments and your grades
16	It assisted my learning process by allowing me to communicate with other students easily
17	The group discussions we had informed me of others view points
18	I mainly used it just to check my grades and announcements. It didn't aid my learning process that much.
22	It helped me in e-mails + group discussions
23	didn't
24	more typing
25	It gave us a chance to learn others opinions
26	I got to see other people's opinions
27	It helped me in E-mails and group discussions. I also liked looking at my grades when he posted them
29	Made it easier to communicate with others
30	It allowed me to access group discussions at any time
33	I could learn how to communicate with my group member using the Internet
34	I was able to assess my grade B4 being fully aware of my progress. I could also work comfortably B$ being able to send info straight to my professors through Blackboard
35	Let's me check my grade...nice having an online syllabus. Kind of a pain checking though.
36	I found it more of a pain than anything. I did like the e-mail + being able to check my grade
37	Blackboard allowed me to be able to post times and communicate with people in my group
38	Updated my grades and let me know ahead of time what was going on and what assignments were due
39	Able to check progress being made in class. Announcements + reminders were given about quizzes
40	My professor could keep the class posted if something changed from course outline. It helped me keep in check with my grade
41	I knew my frequent updated grades. It helped our professor keep us up with news.
42	Blackboard allowed me to view the course schedule easily so that I knew what to be prepared for.
43	Blackboard is very helpful in communicating with other students + also with the instructor
44	It didn't
45	It gave me the information I needed without all of the stuff that was useless information.
46	Blackboard was not required for this class. We could however use it for checking grades and to see announcements
47	I was able to communicate with other students if I didn't know their phone number or e-mail address
48	It gave us easier access to e-mail + stay in contact w/ our other classmates
49	It allowed me to complete assignments online. It allowed me to interact w/ classmates online instead of over the phone. It made for less paperwork
50	It really didn't.
52	Always had instructions available to you on blackboard not worried about losing papers.
53	The online gradebook was very convenient.
54	Gave me assignments to do gave me assignments so I knew changes in the class or assignments
55	Was able to learn from others and see what others think about discussions.
56	It allowed me to interact with students from home. Also allowed me to do my assignments from home--at my convenience.
57	Group learning.
58	Allowed me to do more work @ home.
59	Could do assignments at times convenient to me.
60	It was helpful to do assignments on-line + was helpful to check my grades + know where you are in the class.
61	I used Blackboard as a planner. It let me check due dates easily
63	Discussion Boards/forums; everyone had to contribute own ideas.
64	Availability to do assignments at home + submit [i.e. weekend...]
65	I was able to post messages + they were immediately available
66	Allowed group participation at home.
67	It was nice to check events in the class + take quizzes when it was convenient to me.
68	It allowed me to do class on-line from home rather than actually making the long commute to school.
71	It made it more convenient to access and do my assignments around my time table
72	Having assignments posted on BB was much easier than coming to class
73	I liked being able to reflect on an assignment by myself not in class and do the work more thoughtfully
75	I was able to take online quizzes on the computer that will assist in my boards
76	It was very convenient to learn at my own pace
77	Less interaction with classmates but more free time.
78	Was very convenient and easy to use
79	I didn't have to come in to campus as much!
82	Allowed me to do more work at home
85	Being able to complete assignments at home on my time.
86	It was helpful to access the info from home. The windows [point & click] method was very easy to navigate
87	I really enjoyed it. It made for less time in the class & you could do your assignments at home @ times that was convenient for you
88	I wasn't required in class as much
89	I was better able to work @ my own pace. I was also able to work @ home easier.
90	I got to stay at home where I was comfortable
93	Discussion board assignments are an extremely effective tool in developing a more comprehensive understanding of a related topic relative to reading response/threads of classmates posted on blackboard
94	I could  do the assignments without having to be on campus.
95	It didn't really because all we used it for was to print notes for class. I would just log on & print notes
96	Well we really didn't learn anything on blackboard but it helped me receive information on upcoming events in the class.
97	It enabled me to keep track of my grades so that I could see what areas I needed to improve in. If you used Blackboard the professor would put on helpful tips for a quiz etc. This information was only mentioned on Blackboard so it helped with the studying process.
99	We received our notes on Blackboard
100	Lots of notes for this class Blackboard enabled us to keep them organized and accessible.
101	I used blackboard to print off my lectures. This was required. I also used it to view my grades on tests. I could also view the solutions to the tests.
102	It gave me key points in the chapter that I could download & study.
103	I felt that it was helpful to be able to access notes for the course; my grade log.
104	Our professor was able to leave us additional tips on line.
106	I was able to get my notes for this class; without the notes. I would've been lost.
107	Allowed me to discuss things with other people in my class.
108	I find it helpful to find out test grades-I also like that I can print my notes before class instead of taking notes during class.
109	Our lectures were all posted on blackboard. It was helpful because I could check my grade whenever I wanted to.
110	The way blackboard printed up my notes I needed for class was awful. There were lines running across my pages and things missing. I hated using it.
111	In Chem 101 Blackboard was used to print chapter notes; check assignment; and check grades. In Child Psychology I used  blackboard to check my grades; check announcements; and take weekly quizzes. In Native American Literature blackboard was used for check grades; discussion board; and announcements.
112	The teacher put his notes [lecture notes] on there. We were able to get them off. They were much better than the book because they expounded on what the booklet left out.
114	It was nice to get class notes & grades online
115	Our professor put the lecture notes on the blackboard site so we could print them off for class and we to study.
116	I just used it to check grades and print off lecture notes.
117	It allowed for me to get the notes and assignments that I missed because of absence from class.
118	Easy accessibility to notes & Quiz Study Guides
119	Getting class notes and results from tests is a great way to feedback and gain access to materials at any time
120	It gave me the opportunity to download notes from my course.
121	I just used it to check my grades.
122	It was convenient to be able to check my grade whenever I choose to. Also having the notes posted there helped with lecture.
123	My professor posted the lecture notes on blackboard and key points which helped me study for exams.
124	All of our notes [lectures] were posted on blackboard. Also; I could use it to check my grade.
125	It didn't really help all that much. I had to print off notes because my professor was too cheap to make copies himself. There was nothing on his site that would have helped me learn how to do things different.
126	It really didn't help me out at all. I just used it so I could access the material I needed to pass the class.
128	Our prof posted the lecture notes for each class period the day before for us to print and bring to class.
129	I was able to review my grade when I wanted.
130	I wasn't always in class and it helped me to prepare myself for the day I would go.
131	It allowed me to get the class notes directly over the net.
132	It made it unnecessary to take notes in class since all had to do was get them off Blackboard.
133	It helped give lectures especially if you missed a day of class. Keep me to date with everything going on in the class.
134	It gave me classroom announcements. And if you missed a class or discussion the notes were there for you to look at. It also kept your grade up to date.
135	It told me what I had to do for my class. It told you what the assignment was.
137	It allowed for almost immediate feedback on grades. Any announcements and due dates were posted. Lecture notes made class easier.
138	It didn't. I just got my notes off of it.
139	We used Blackboard to download class lecture notes. This made it easier so that we didn't have to copy his notes in class so we could spend more time listening to what he had to say.
140	It was handy to have our lecture notes beforehand and to be able to print them off so that we didn't have to spend more time writing notes than listening. It's also nice to know your grade at all times.
143	I really wouldn't say it assisted my learning process but it made things convenient if I wasn't in class on a particular day because I could check blackboard for assignments and lecture notes posted.
144	It didn't. I logged on to find assignments and that was it.
145	Helped me to interact with my class more efficiently
146	Gave access to information & learning outside of class; kept students up to date more effectively
147	The only thing we use BB for is to see our assignments & grades. It's not really beneficial. It would be nice if it was more like Deltas seeing your transcript; courses; etc. that would be beneficial
148	All assignments where placed on Blackboard is meaning that you don't have to worry about losing what assignments are about.
149	The assignments were clear. You knew what the teacher wanted and important dates.
150	Didn't really assist learning at all.
151	I can check up on schedules and assignments whenever I want.
152	It really didn't help my learning process.
153	It helped me with what assignments I needed to do and also to see my grades I receive from this class.
154	It allowed me to get my grade as it progressed through the semester.
155	It makes it easy to get access to information about my class by simply login in and checking it out. It also put me in touch with my professor instructions for homework. It also lets me check my grade to see where I stand for the class.
156	Allowed me to check assignments I wasn't sure about; and specifics about them.
158	It was pretty good. I had no problems.
159	Blackboard particularly helpful in giving an update.
160	It didn't really increase my learning process because it was only used to check grades and assignments
161	It gave the instructor easy access for posting assignments. If you are absent for some reason all you had to do was go on blackboard to know what was covered that day and any assignments you might have missed.
162	The professor put assignments and solutions on the blackboard. I was able to find the answers the teacher posted.
163	It didn't.
165	All of our labs and tests information were given on Blackboard so I needed Blackboard  to be successful in the course.
166	Help with reviewing for test because teacher posted past assignment solutions.
167	All the lecture notes & assignments were posted so always able to see what I needed to do.
168	Helped to check grades.
170	Information was readily available
171	I was able to listen during class because I did not take notes during class. The professor put everything on Blackboard. All assignments were posted to blackboard and I was able to communicate with m group.
172	It kept me informed about my grade. What I needed for class and it kept me on task.
173	It's great.
174	Info at fingertips. Knowledge all in one place.
175	This is a computer class so using blackboard was a natural extension. It was helpful to have everything on line so I could re-read it whenever convenient.
176	Blackboard has been an excellent tool used to help aid my educational experience. I found it great to use 24 hours a day and at any time it is convenient to you.
177	Again the showing of document was helpful
178	I really liked the links my professor put up--easy access and I can find them.
179	It was nice to be able to look things up whenever I had time.
182	I learned how to be successfully transfer and attach files as well as become completely comfortable with sending my assignments on-line.
183	I could look at assignments at home.
184	I could regularly check assignments and my progress. I also liked being able to contact my professor and other classmates. The ''on-line'' week of class was fun!
185	I was not familiar with computers in the first place. This blackboard course made me familiar with almost everything about computers and what to do with them.
186	I learned how to communicate through yet another ''forum.''
187	:}
188	Our teacher put links there that we needed to do assignments.
189	I was able to have access to my grades and upcoming assignments if there weren't mentioned in class. I was also able to contact my instructor or other classmates if I had a question.
190	Electronically talk to other classmates and professors.
191	It was nice to see the assignments and the due dates.
192	It helped me keep up with my grades so I knew where I stood in my class.
193	Blackboard helped me to check my grades; so I always knew where I stood in my class.
194	It informed me on my grades on tests.
197	I can't really think of anything.
198	In this course; blackboard really wasn't there to assist the learning process. We had to introduce ourselves in the discussion board and a few links were posted; but mainly I used it to keep track of my grade
199	I think more than anything it allowed me to be able to navigate the internet better.
200	Through assignments. Also let me know my grade in class at any time.
201	We used blackboard to get specific websites needed for assignments.
202	Didn't really affect it too much.
204	I liked it because I was able to go out and check my grades anytime I wanted to.
206	It let me interact more with students outside of the class.
208	I didn't feel that blackboard was used with the purpose of assisting the learning process in class.
209	Blackboard really didn't assist my learning process.
210	Grades were seen
211	In this class we only had two assignments that we went to blackboard to do and not much else was put on the site.
213	It provided easy access to external sites that we were required to visit.
214	It helps keep track of my grades and helps to keep in touch with other students.
215	Was able to get material when missed a class.
216	Our class had quotations that needed to be answered each week in the group discussion board component of blackboard. These questions developed my knowledge of issues related to the course.
217	Blackboard has a roster of the people in class with their notes posted. This was very helpful if I were to miss a class. Also the assignments tests and grades were posted to make it easy if you missed.
218	Links to websites and communicating to professors.
219	It let me contact my teacher quicker.
220	It helps in that when a teacher wasn't around; blackboard was.
221	The assignment given on it helped me to think rationally and as long as I wanted to.
222	It didn't really. It allowed me to turn in assignments and check on homework.
223	The instructor I believe assisted on learning process but blackboard made it easy for me to access grades and do homework faster.
224	Blackboard was useful to me because it was used to do assignments on. I just found it easier to do an assignment on blackboard rather than having to turn it in by hand.
225	It really didn't assist other than other external links to the internet given by the prof.
226	It really didn't help me. Thought it was a pain in the butt because I had lots of other homework to do.
227	Blackboard helped me understand many different aspects in politics.
228	Blackboard did not really affect my learning process.
229	Throughout my two years at Saginaw Valley I have been required to use blackboard for five classes. By using Blackboard my classes were easier to understand and was significantly easier to communicate with my instructor[s]. The main reason I am so found of blackboard is due to the convenience. It only takes a few seconds to access material that was directly given to you for a class.
230	It gave me assignments that taught you a lot about political science.
231	It helps me to be able to see what I need to do as many times as possible. It also allows me to have easy access to the professor.
232	Instead of printing off and turning in assignments; we could just post them on blackboard. This saves paper and also saves the trouble of losing assignments.
235	made it easier than actually having written [hand] assignments
236	Our teacher posted questions on Blackboard which we had one week to reply to. We used the discussion group area to complete this. Having the question available on-line was good because we can access them from anywhere.
237	Blackboard assisted in my learning process because I was able to have other links readily available to help me if I needed them since the teacher was not there.
238	I was able to work on assignments in a more relaxed environment.
239	Due to different fieldwork assignments contacting students about important announcements could have been difficult; but we could easily find them posted on Blackboard. We were also able to reflect on experiences in between class sessions.
240	It allowed us to do things at our own pace and in the discussions we could think about what we wanted to say before we said anything.
241	I liked being able to talk back and forth with my classmates without having to worry about an expensive phone bill.
242	Blackboard allowed for everyone to write their ideas down to be shared with others. This helped to expand in class discussions.
243	Blackboard enabled me to do assignments outside of class and I wasn't required to write down my responses on paper. I could simply type and send them.
244	I liked the use of technology in the classroom. It was more convenient to post discussion board assignments online rather than turning everything into the teacher. It was easy access at home. You can see the class' opinions and responses which is helpful.
245	Helped me to work and talk with other students in the class while I was doing fieldwork. I was able to share information and experiences.
246	It was nice to hear from other classmates by reading their thoughts and views.
247	It allowed me to have access to announcements. I was also able to post and reply to other classmates on assigned topics.
248	It allowed for additional comments on lecture topics.
249	I was able to discuss class related topics.
250	It was easy to access and I could see other students responses in the discussion board respond to them.
251	I liked being able to see the comments of my classmates on the discussion boards.
252	We were able to communicate with classmates when we were in the field.
253	Assessing Blackboard allowed me to do assignments for this course. It allowed me to talk with other classmates.
254	The discussion groups were a great way to share knowledge and ideas with classmates.
255	We were able to talk with one another about our experiences in the field.
256	Gretchen would post what we needed to know and the assignments that were due. Often these assignments were related to the course material we were covering.
257	Allowed me to discuss with my peers teaching strategies of reading.
258	We were able to discuss relevant topics without spending valuable class time doing it.
259	Allowed me to discuss different topics with classmates and to see their responses to our assignments.
260	Allowed access to teacher feedback at any time.
262	It was helpful in expressing ideas that I otherwise would not have expressed in the classroom.
263	It gave me a chance to discuss the topics from class outside the classroom.
264	It just made it easier for me to communicate with my group members.
265	Well we had to use Blackboard it was required so it helped me improve my grade by going on to the discussion forum and participating in discussions with my group.
266	We could put more ideas in the discussion board section so that our discussions in class could go on outside of class
267	Blackboard allowed me to contact other students; learn their viewpoints on class materials and better understand the material in the process.
268	I was able to work around my schedule and wait until I had time to concentrate on my work.
269	The group projects in the group discussions helped to get different points of views on topics discussed in class. If a reading was confusing you could post a question and other group members could answer to help understand the homework.
270	To discuss more on what we talked about in class.
271	It gave me a forum to talk with classmates.
272	It allowed me to discuss readings with classmates. We pooled ideas together to come up with reasonable answers with the help of blackboard.
273	In Rich's Native American Literature course; we used the online discussion board to post about daily readings. We also checked online for syllabus updates.
274	Blackboard allowed my peers and myself to discuss certain issues in class with greater clarity. We were able to discuss problems we might of had with particular readings and clear it up.
275	It was helpful in checking assignments if there was a change to the syllabus.
276	It assisted my learning process by helping gather thoughts and ideas off a discussion board and put it in a place where numerous people can look and see.
277	The discussion forums were easy to use this assisted my learning process because my classmates and I had conversations.
280	I was able to express my thoughts to others in the discussion board.
281	Our class was able to discuss stories and ideas at greater length
282	I do not feel that Blackboard helped my learning process. I felt that it was a waste of time trying to fight people for the handful of computers that a COLLEGE has in its ONE lab.
283	I was able to do work with my group seven days a week.
284	It was great to get the notes ahead of time as well as see my grade whenever I wanted. It's a great feature and very useful for classes such as this.
286	I was able to complete my assignments at home on my own time. However; I had to use it in order to complete my assignments; not to enhance my learning process.
287	Blackboard allowed for quick access to external links to needed material.
288	Allowed the instructors to give us work even when they weren't available for class.
289	I just really liked being able to check my grades. Digital Drop Box is also nice since my printer is not working.
290	The use of discussion board was helpful because you didn't have to meet in person with our group [times were conflicting].
291	Blackboard helped me keep track of my grades; which was easier than having to keep everything filed and in order. Also with the discussion board; I got to see other's views on the course subject.
294	Expanding learning and made more easier to access.
295	I was able to get clarification on assignments by emailing my professor and check assignments. Also; my professor posted changes in the schedule. I could also see my grades.
296	It helps you know what is going on in your classes. It helps you to see your grades and you compare to the average of the class.
297	It was helpful in getting my schedule quickly. Also for checking if class agenda and assignments were changed.
298	Helped me see and view my grades. Sign up for a conference with my professor and kept me informed when things were due and what was going on in class.
299	It helped me to keep up to date with my class schedule and assignments. I like the grading book and I learn people’s names by the email service.
300	It didn't really! The only time I used it to see what my grade was.
301	It helped me with announcements. The teacher would post them. It helped me by letting me know what I need to be prepared for. Also you could check your grade. I like this so you don't have to bug the teacher all the time.
302	I was more updated on assignments.
303	Was able to communicate with other members in my group about class.
304	Blackboard assisted my learning process by being able to access my assignments in case I lost a piece of paper with the instructions for the assignment on it. I had to do in that case was just look it up on blackboard and I go from there.
305	It helped me keep track of what was due; future assignments; and my overall grade on the course.
306	Blackboard helped me become more comfortable with the Internet and it helped me keep up with all my classes.
307	The discussion board made it easy to communicate with members in my group. This was helpful when we did group presentations.
308	None. I believe Blackboard was more of a tool for the instructor. It gave the instructor a method to change the syllabus and schedule conferences the only actual ''learning'' was one online quiz.
309	With Blackboard I am able to access assignments and gain more explanation from professors. Blackboard grade book helps me keep track of my grade in an organized manner.
310	Blackboard helped me to keep track of my assignments better so I was always up-to-date. It also helped when putting a presentation together for communication with group members.
311	It helped me keep in touch with other students for group work; as well as allowing me to communicate with the professor.
312	When assignments changed blackboard was useful to know what homework I had to do.
313	It gave me the opportunity to check my grades and to look at the assignments for the week.
314	It basically made it easier to communicate with the professor.
315	It helped me be able to contact group members/teachers easily. Also; I was always able to see what my schedule was and the changes.
316	It was a good medium for scheduling conference times and I personally enjoyed the ability to check my grades. Apart from that; it had little use.
317	It assisted me by giving me the posted assignments I may have forgotten or just didn't hear.
318	Blackboard helped me keep updated as to what was going on. Also; it made the class and homework more accessible.
319	I was able to use the external links to help with more resources. I was able to ask more questions.
320	It only gave me help in following my grades.
322	Availability of assignments/discussion board/quizzes at home.
323	It is easy and convenient. It allows for easy communication with my instructors and fellow nursing students. It allows for access to all necessary documents most of al; it is convenient. 24 hours a day 7 days a week; I can log on if need be.
324	We used Blackboard for quizzes; communication; announcements; which I think all ties into the learning process. The access to website was helpful.
325	We took online quizzes that tested course knowledge and listened to stories of our classmates and responded on a discussion board. It was helpful to hear other student nursing experiences and respond to them.
326	Allowed me to interact with classmates while at home. We viewed video stories over blackboard and were able to locate grades to se how well we were doing in class.
327	For our class we had stories of clinical experiences and we were required to apply concepts or theories to the story. We had to have an original idea. We had to respond to others as well. I was able to hear others thoughts; read them. I learned things that I may not of thought of.
328	I have a rather long commute to school. Blackboard made my class information and participation with other students readily available.
329	The use of discussion board for group projects.
330	I usually like the discussion board and the grade book is so convenient.
331	Gave me better communication with class/professor.
332	Being able to get articles from teachers who posted the links. We watched on-line stories that students presented that was very helpful to assist learning.
333	Was able to read comments and see their point of view. Gave me different perspective to think about.
334	The group pages allowed for interactive learning in the convenience of my home.
335	Having access to another copy of course documents and for email addresses.
337	We were able to have group discussions and take quizzes on Blackboard. I liked that I could get class documents.
338	It was easily available for me to access at home versus extra class time.
339	It was easy to communicate with other members of class and instructors. Used a lot of discussion boards and online quizzes.
340	I have been able to hand in many written assignments via the drop box instead of printing. Since I have no printer at home this has been important.
342	Saved time. Allowed more time for preparation.
343	It helped me to keep track of assignments. I've handed in and what grades I was receiving. It helped me have access to a lot of assignments and documents I needed.
344	I was able to get specific information for each assignment and check my grades. I was also able to get lecture notes.
345	It was nice to have a copy of class materials on blackboard.
346	I needed to print off lecture notes for the class {no other way to get them} and remarks for everything turned in.
347	By using similar icons as the internet and by giving use a lot of search engines to move around the web; I feel more comfortable using the internet and Blackboard when it comes to classroom activities.
348	I could see all my assignments that were due before class. If there were any announcement
349	Allowed digital drop-off of information; but I can use e-mail for that I don't like Blackboard and think it makes classes less personal.
350	I feel blackboard is helpful for looking at assignments and to be able to check your grades.
351	I was able to go on blackboard to get assignments; email Dr. Sullivan if needed; check my grades and talk to group members through the discussions board.
352	Communication with team and teachers results from assignment submitted.
353	It did not. It made copy charges cheaper for school.
354	I liked how I had access to most of the course documents. If I ever lost a document; I could just log in and ask what I needed. I also liked having the discussion board available. I used it on a couple of occasions to run ideas past my group members.
355	I was able to discuss with classmates on discussion board instead of playing phone tag. I was also able to access assignments and rubrics instead of losing handouts.
356	I love it. It's an easy way to submit assignments. Keep track of what you have/haven't turned in. Easy to check grade.
358	I was able to be in touch with classmates about group projects. All the information I needed for class was online.
359	I liked always knowing how I was doing in the class.
360	I was able to pull off my assignments off of blackboard before they were due. I could send assignments to my professor to have her look over and give me feedback before they were due
361	I was able to access it at anytime to get additional handouts and such.
362	It enabled me to see what my grades were and what assignment I was missing.
363	I travel quite a distance to get to SVSU; so the discussion group was extremely useful. I liked seeing my grades often; too.
364	It provided me with a resource of information that extended outside the classroom. It allowed  me the opportunity to discuss information with fellow students.
365	I liked the way it allowed me to check for any new assignments and check my grades as often as I needed.
366	All the information you needed to succeed in class [project due dates; other info] was right there for you.
367	It made it easier to receive and drop off assignments. I didn't have to come to campus as often and that is always good.
368	Blackboard assisted my learning process by providing opportunities for class discussion. I'm pretty shy and usually don't speak up in class; but it was required that we make comments on blackboard. This made it easier for me to share my thoughts and opinions Blackboard also assisted me in the learning because assignments were posted in writing with clear instructions and due dates. It was very clear what was expected of me and when it was due.
369	It did no t help me at all. In fact I found it difficult to use and hard to make sure my professor got the information.
370	It showed me different ways to deal with technology.
371	The main reasons I used blackboard was for my grades and to learn about any updated information that I may have been notified about so far as the actual learning process. I'm not sure that that was a significant attribute.
372	I was never very computer friendly; but now thanks to the required use of blackboard; I am a little more familiar and at ease with technology.
373	It was useful that I had an opportunity to write comments and respond to class notes at my own leisure; and am not rushed into a response. Plus; I can check my grade at any time. [So long as it's updated.]
374	Really hampered my learning experience. Seemed like mostly busy work.
375	My assignments were very accessible. They could be accessed from any computer. I tend to lose things so it was nice to be able to have something to refer back to if I lost the printout.
376	I could go back several times and recheck my assignments.
377	Put me in touch with other classmates.
378	I liked having the assignments posted so that I could refer to the instructor's directions. The discussion board helped with the exchange of ideas for debate.
379	Discussion board allowed an ongoing and updated conversation over a weeks time. This allowed for more time; consideration and interaction with the topic and classmates.
380	It did allow me to have access to my instructor at all times of the day.
381	I got to see what my assignments were. It was mainly used during the two weeks that we didn't have class.
382	Blackboard did not assist except to check grades.
383	I had to access blackboard to retrieve assignments
384	Blackboard was useful because it allowed class discussions outside of class. This gave us more time to complete our fieldwork. By storing course documents and assignments on blackboard they were always available.
385	I felt as if it gave more freedom to the student. I could do my assignment at home and instead of worrying about printing a paper or a reflection. I could simply drop it in the drop box it assisted learning by allowing students to follow grading; looking at responses from other students to gain a better understanding.
386	The assignments and syllabus were there to retrieve.
387	None
388	Blackboard allows me turn in paper/projects digitally saves me a trip to campus. If I needed to know what was due I could find out
389	It allowed for a different medium of expression. Also; many in our class do not live in Saginaw. The discussion boards allowed us to respond to each other even though we weren't together.
390	In this class; it was not helpful.
393	Blackboard allowed me to print out class documents ahead of time. The announcements were great because I knew what had to be done in class.
394	When I missed class; I could look there for what I missed or what was next.
395	It was nice to have assignments online or messages from teacher about changes of assignments.
396	Helped to check up on assignments I had forgotten about.
397	Use of a new tool--enhanced computer knowledge.
399	I was able to see last-minute changes to class assignments.
400	Professor was able to adjust the syllabus with changes I never knew so I read extra.
401	If I had questions about my assignments; I could log in and check them.
403	I loved it because if I had any questions; I could just hop in on Blackboard and ask them.
404	My professor posted announcements about upcoming assignments; changes to the syllabus; etc.
405	The only way it assisted in this class was it showed the teacher's announcements for that week. Allowed us to access the changes of schedule
406	I am not connected with the Internet. Therefore; blackboard was not available to me.
407	Did not assist at all.
408	Never really used it much for this class.
409	I was able to find out assignments that I missed in class.
410	It didn't.
412	To keep up with assignments
413	Nice to have somewhere to check for any course changes or announcements or to get homework.

Comment Report: Drawbacks comments

Respondent	Comment
2	I hate computers
3	There were no drawbacks. I enjoyed it very much
4	on group discussions there needs to be a way to format text and spell check it.
5	Not being able to go back to the discussion board very well without starting over!
6	Very time consuming
7	printing out
8	Everything is wonderful
9	Nothing; no
11	Finding time
12	None; it works fine
16	nothing
17	You can't check your email
18	None
19	I have an older computer so it took me forever to access black board
22	None really
23	sucked
24	nothing
25	Sometimes @ home I couldn't get on
26	sometimes had trouble printing at home
27	None
29	It would be nice if when I go to the page you don't need to hit log-in. Maybe it should just come up like card mail log in does.
30	I had trouble printing information on Blackboard. maybe it was just me
33	It is difficult to find information
34	None that I noticed
35	Not really...pretty easy. I just wish it was updated more quickly by teacher.
36	login in at first + sometimes the page could not be found
39	None
40	Downloading can get difficult if not impossible.
41	I never really had any. No. I do suppose that if Blackboard had an e-mail port that might be easier
42	Blackboard had no drawbacks for me.
43	No major drawbacks
44	It was easy to forget
45	Sometimes important information wasn't posted quickly enough or was hard to find unclear in what to look for
47	I didn't have a lot of problems
48	There were a few cases in which certain documents could not be accessed
49	The only drawback was a certain professors lack of awareness to the idea that people don't look at it everyday.
50	Teachers expected you to view it often.
53	Digital drop box was confusing when typing to attach files
54	None
55	Was hard to access when we didn’t have the internet
56	Nothing-very user friendly
57	None
58	Sometimes having trouble getting into Blackboard.
59	No room for clarification or elaboration immediately had to wait for faculty or classmates to respond
60	There were no difficulties
61	I don't think Blackboard had any drawbacks.
64	Having 2 different places to click on for course + 1 only opens announcements + doesn't give list of click options on left side of screen. Recommend only having one place to click on for each course-since announcements are available already in the one with all the options- no need for announcement only
65	There are no drawbacks. A calendar would be great that pops up in BB--instead of in card mail. Have a button that links to card mail. easy.
66	Dial in problems at home getting disconnected.
67	None
68	Nothing
71	Difficulty in logging on with aol.com and pasting in word processing data
72	Email. Should be integrated with card mail; i.e. sent email from BB should show up in my card mail.
73	None
74	None for me
75	I accidentally only added a file instead of sending a file under digital drop box. It needs a spell check.
76	None that I can think of.
77	Confusion with digital drop box. Thought by Adding a File I sent it to my professor but didn't.
78	My instructor didn't post grades on line and the quizzes were never posted on the correct spot
80	Some
82	Computer
85	I would like to change my login name--How do I do that? As far as I can tell there was no option to do this.
86	My personal computer was slow reading blackboard and was sometimes frustrating. Also; I was disconnected from my personal modem @ home when on Blackboard @ times
88	Opening some files that were attachments
89	Instructors not getting the information I needed on the program. I did not have any difficulties @ the program.
91	It was frustrating that sometimes I could log in on campus but then @ home it would tell me that I was not authorized
94	None. Except instructors took long posting grades
95	I couldn't print my notes at home for some reason. If I tried to then I would print out all different kinds of scripts
96	I really didn't have any problems using blackboard. It was easy to use and I never had any problems logging on
99	Nothing in this course.
100	No drawbacks.
101	It took awhile to log onto my Blackboard; by my mistake. It wasn't really difficult; but I didn’t' know where some things were sometimes.
102	There was nothing that was difficult; it usually was really easy to figure out.
103	I felt we could have made better use out of emailing each over & ''discussion board.''
104	It was a waste of time to go through everything just to check if our notes were posted.
105	No live person/ one drawback was that the average of year grade was not listed just the points you had which doesn't say much w/o evaluation.
106	Nothing
110	Nothing was difficult; except I am never online to use it. Also the instructor posted the notes 1 hour before class. Well I am in work before class and many times was unable to print the notes.
111	Nothing
112	Nothing
113	I don't like the idea about being required to use blackboard in a course. That means you have to log on all the time to do class work which should not be required.
114	I can't access it from home; it won't accept my password. I called 4225 & nothing they told me helped. It is very difficult now because the only time I can access it is when I am on campus twice a week.
116	There was one time where my password was changed and I don't remember ever changing it myself; so I had to go to the help desk and try to get my password but I ended up seeing a paper that said how to change your password; so I just did that.
117	When I went to print the notes/assignments it would give me a pop up that said there was an error.
118	No live person
119	When printing notes off of blackboard some of the content had shifted
121	Sometimes it would say that the site was to full & wouldn't let me access it.
122	I was able to print off of blackboard at home- I had to use the computer lab on campus. The pages weren't formatted correctly for my printer. - many times the text would shift over on the page or words would be omitted.
123	Opening documents on different computers; they never turn out in the same format as the professor copy.
124	Sometimes it took a long time to pull my info up...but that probably was the internet hook up; not blackboard.
125	I hate how you always log on from your own computer they should have a remember this person boy or something so that you don't have to relog in.
126	I'm used to having an instructor teach you face to face rather than teach through some other technical medium.
129	no problems
130	No drawbacks/no
131	Nothing was difficult.
132	Some notes came out messed up.
133	There was nothing difficult for me.
134	None for me.
135	No drawbacks. No.
136	Sometimes. I would not know where to click to get the information.
137	None.
138	I didn't even know what it was until I looked it up.
139	There were no drawback; other than maybe my teachers could have used it in more ways.
143	While taking a quiz or test; I was afraid I would get disconnected after being signed on for a while.
144	Again; I didn't use blackboard enough to have difficulties on drawbacks.
145	N/A
146	None
147	Sometime our teacher doesn't update it as often.
149	No drawbacks.
150	I had no difficulties.
151	Nothing.
152	Nothing was wrong with blackboard I found it very easy to use.
153	I really didn't have any difficulties it all was pretty easy.
155	Nothing was difficult. It's pretty user friendly. At first; getting to know where everything is takes time but it's not bad.
156	Nothing was difficult.
158	I cannot think of anything right now.
161	I found it easy.
163	No drawbacks or difficulties.
165	I didn't find it difficult to use at all.
170	It was difficult to send documents from the digital drop box that were not originally a send document.
172	I enjoyed and learned a lot about blackboard; however; I believe it would be much more difficult if I had not had a computer class at the time.
173	Just getting used to it.
174	Sometimes couldn't open documents--too many places to look for things--group communication board; discussion board; file exchange.
176	None
177	I really didn't find any.
178	I like paper and folders I can just open up and references-unless I printed out what I needed this was unavailable to me because we used Blackboard so much.
179	None.
182	Nothing was really difficult.
184	Too low to connect to outside sources from Blackboard. I also thought that the Digital Drop box was confusing and became ''cluttered'' since I couldn't delete things.
185	Spreadsheet formulas.
186	it was okay
187	n/a
188	The e-mail was confusing.
189	n/a
190	Not all classes are required to use it.
191	Nothing.
192	Sometimes it is very slow.
193	Some of the links were confusing; when I could look for something it took a lot of searching around to find what I wanted.
197	Nothing was a major problem occasionally as with all things computer related there were slight glitches.
198	It wasn't difficult.
199	Nothing; everything was laid out nicely. I would like it if you could calculate your grade online. I think that would be a good thing.
200	Not always updated by teacher.
201	None.
202	I found no downloads.
206	It took a few tries to get us in to it; but it is a possible tool.
208	None.
209	Nothing; blackboard worked just fine.
210	Nothing
214	Very good; once in a while hard to log in but overall little difficulty
215	Nothing once given tip sheet easy to follow.
216	The first week of our online questions we had incomplete directions and I couldn't figure out how to do my assignment. It was very frustrating.
217	I had some trouble finding what I needed because of all the links.
218	Only remembering how to navigate to the Group Discussion screen.
219	Well it doesn't add correctly in the grade screen. It was more than 20 pts. incorrect.
220	n/a
221	Occasionally its possible to forget about it.
222	When you type something into the discussion board and hit back there is no way to get your writing back.
223	The difficulties was that if I forgot a question that was asked in the ''group'' component I could not leave my thread without having it deleted
224	I had no difficulties when using blackboard.
225	Nothing was really difficult
226	My teacher either forgot to put my name in so that set me back a couple of weeks.
227	Some of the drawbacks of blackboard were that at times I did not know how I did on a specific assignment when I thought I would see my grade for that assignment or test.
228	I found the blackboard did not have any drawbacks.
229	n/a
230	No drawbacks. I enjoy using it.
231	Nothing.
232	Not much of anything. It was very easy to navigate.
233	I would like to have letter grades as apposed to percentages.
234	How to get the discussion board was confusing.
235	nothing
236	I didn't have any problems.
237	Sometimes it can get confusing and sometimes certain things aren't there when you need them to be. Either the teacher forgets or you yourself has problems.
238	None
241	It wasn't Blackboards fault; but not everyone was a prompt responder so sometimes communicating was slow.
242	Sometimes it wouldn't load correctly and I couldn't use it. I would get kicked off or run out of time when writing responses.
243	The drawbacks are simply that I would forget when assignment were due because I wouldn't always log on to look at the announcements.
244	No; nothing was difficult. It is very easy to use.
245	I don't like computers! It was difficult for me to adjust to doing homework over the net. Not guaranteed teacher will receive it.
246	N/A
247	Logging in for the very first time.
248	N/a
249	None for this class
250	There were a few times I could not get on and there were a few times I posted a response and it did not show up.
252	Some of my discussions did not submit when I hit the button it didn't show up as a thread.
253	Getting it to keep messages when you forgot the question and needed to look back at the question.
254	It wasn't always easy to access.
255	Some documents wouldn't open. Also if your computer froze while posting you lost everything.
256	Not being able to get on some days.
257	I don't have easy access to a computer; therefore I had to drive there which is a 45 minute drive!
258	I can't think of any drawbacks or difficulties. I always accessed it on campus so no problems with connection.
259	There were times when blackboard was down and I could not get onto it when I needed to.
260	Posting a new thread--no spell check.
261	Assisted me in responding to others.
262	It seemed to take some of the direct contact with the instructor away. I generally had no difficulty with Blackboard.
263	I had a little trouble getting in the first time. Sometimes it was also hard to get on a computer.
264	I didn't really have any problems with blackboard; although it was difficult for me to cut and paste from the discussion board to a word document.
268	The only problem I had is that it froze up occasionally.
269	Sometimes the postings on blackboard would not download.
270	I did not think it was difficult; but I did not really enjoy spending a lot of time using blackboard.
271	Sometimes the login page didn't come up and I had to refresh often. I was using a computer at the school I work at so the problem was with Blackboard not the computer. The computer had at least a T-3 connection.
273	nothing
274	If I wrote a thread sometimes I couldn't go back because it would be erased.
276	Sometimes my internet wouldn't work so blackboard wouldn't work. when you post something if you press back you lose your writing.
280	I could NEVER SEND ATTACHMENTS in discussion board.
281	no drawbacks
282	None
283	Everything seemed to work well for me.
284	At times the digital drop box didn't get the paper. I don't know if there was a misunderstanding with the professor or the student.
286	For this class; none
287	Loosing connection during session; but this is more of on IP error.
288	I couldn't log on at home at all.
291	Nothing really
293	Digital drop box was difficult for me initially.
294	did not understand virtual classroom
295	I really haven't had any difficulty with Blackboard.
296	No drawbacks for me; no difficulties. The one thing is that I had Blackboard for my Psych 100 class; but the teacher/professor didn't ever use it.
297	Just the initial process of getting to the program.
298	Nothing really.
299	It was quite confusing how to add/insert papers.
300	I had trouble finding some of the assignments on Blackboard. There is so many places to go that I sometimes got confused.
301	If the internet was down. But I really had no trouble with it.
303	Sometimes I did not always know where certain things were located within Blackboard.
304	It was difficult for me by the way everything was categorized. If things would be put under a more related category it would help me out.
305	I never really get the hang of the virtual classroom; we never used it but it looked like something interesting I would like to use in the future.
306	I didn't think that Blackboard had any drawbacks.
308	One the into page is quite redundant. Having to select login to get the login page is a waste of bandwidth. If you want to keep it ''user-friendly'' use a method using cookies to determine whether or not the user wants that initial page.
309	Sometimes the links to external sources won't work.
310	Nothing on Blackboard was difficult for me.
311	I wasn't very sure how to check for emails.
312	Signing up for things. It needs to be clearer on what steps need to be made.
313	Adding threads to the discussion boards.
314	Understanding how to reply and make threads was a difficulty for me.
315	none.
316	I was initially a bit confused about where to find an element of the class discussion board.
317	There really was no drawbacks and it is pretty easy for me.
318	none I can think of.
319	I have had no problems with blackboard. My only problem I would say is that I have only had 1 class that used blackboard. I wish more teachers used it.
320	It was kind of a pain doing work and assignments on the blackboard. It’s much easier and productive in my mind to do your work and turn it into the professor rather than waste time doing everything through blackboard.
322	Clicking on course bringing up only announcements & net options section on one side of screen--Recommend eliminating two different options for clicking on courses.
323	Occasionally it is frustrating when I go to log in and the page is not found because that is our only access to some information.
324	Not really any difficulties.
325	I opened a quiz once and it didn't open; but recorded that I had taken it already. I missed 5 points because of that and I never even saw the quiz.
326	Sometimes professors did not update material at a regular basis. Get kick offline during a quiz and you can't continue taking it because it says you already did.
327	The arrangement of stories--choppy.
328	None.
330	The adding of files to digital drop box got confusing.
331	no
332	Getting the stories to work at first; but we found out there was a problem with the program.
333	Have to have internet access.
334	Nothing was difficult for me.
335	It wasn't difficult
336	There are no drawbacks and it was very simple for me.
337	I had no drawbacks.
338	Drawbacks were occasionally not being able to access information needed for class.
339	Sometimes links didn't work or I couldn't access info needed.
340	No drawbacks.
342	Impersonal. You have to wait for others; including faculty to respond in order to get validation or ask for clarification.
343	Not every professor uses the grading option and that 's the most important one to me. I don't have difficulty with anything in Blackboard. It's pretty easy.
344	I had trouble with email. I don't think I was in the system because I don't use my SVSU email address. If the professor emailed us; I never received it.
345	No problems!
347	Printing and saving things off Blackboard until I found out an easier way.
348	I was never told that my b-day was pass code. If my friend knows my b-day he could log in.
349	Too impersonal; time consuming when using at home. Sometimes bad problems with digital drop box.
350	If you don't have the internet at home you have to come to campus.
351	Having to go online often to check for announcements etc. I just forgot sometimes to check things its another assignment to do.
352	None-awesome use of technology in class.
353	Could not open up documents/assignments
354	None really.
355	I feel that the requirement to use blackboard hinders as opposed to aiding learning.
356	None; loved it.
357	I had problems getting on a couple of times. It is impractical for e-mailing. Group members didn't know to check card mail and they didn't change their addresses in blackboard.
358	I think there should be a link to card mail.
359	Took a long time to download documents [i.e. class lectures; assignments]
361	Nothing.
362	no
363	I didn't have any problems with it at all.
364	The assignments the professor posted on Blackboard were not clear and the syllabus was no help.
365	If you took too long to answer/submit a question you were kicked off and information was lost.
366	Finding some of the class requirements. Sometimes I didn't know where to look for some of the stuff.
367	I can't figure out how to change my user log in. I have gotten married so my name is different now and I would lie my user id to be also.
368	Some drawbacks of Blackboard are that for a few weeks we didn't come to class so that we could do fieldwork. However; although announcements were posted on blackboard; there was some confusion as to what was going on.
369	It was hard to tell which feature I was supposed to use; so I never knew if I posted my replies in the correct place. I did not like that there was no way to determine if the professor got the materials.
370	Getting to a computer. Nothing.
371	I like blackboard very much and found it useful. The main difficulty I suppose was learning how to use it at first because many of the prof's didn't seam to know a lot about it.
372	I haven't explained all the options of the blackboard system to I'm still not sure of all of it.
373	Teacher's don't update it often enough.
374	Getting into the actual assignments. I figured it out sometimes; but like last night I couldn't find it.
375	I had no problems.
377	Nothing
378	It's not as useful if it's not updated by the instructor.
379	Not updated by teacher or given clear instructions.
380	I wish the front page of every course would come up with every shortcut you would need. In this course it was hard to find the shortcut buttons to assignments.
381	Tedious wasted my time. But it wasn't difficult.
382	Nothing.
383	I had difficulty print my assignments off from blackboard.
384	The only drawback of blackboard would be if you did not have a readily available internet connection.
385	One thing that was difficult was copying documents. Some professors had material from PowerPoint or another source and it was hard to copy or print a template.
387	It helps me keep an eye on how my performance academically. I use it to get syllabi and course requirements.
388	I have no complaints; I've never ran into difficulty using blackboard.
389	Sometimes it was difficult to use the digital drop box. It was easy to lose your work.
390	N/A.
391	Can't think of anything.
393	None
394	Grade box wasn't used.
395	Not difficult. I wish the grading section was used.
396	None.
397	N/A
398	Didn't have any.
399	I wish we could have viewed our grades for this class online.
400	Signing on
401	Only one of my teachers used it. Not all of the course's information was put on blackboard. The class wasn't always updated on it.
402	I wish my instructor would have used the grade portion. I would have logged on more if more teachers used it.
403	Nothing really.
404	Sometimes it was slow; which may have been the computer I was using at the time.
405	I didn't find any.
407	No drawbacks.
408	Nothing.
409	No drawbacks.
410	It was simple to use no drawbacks.
412	N/a
413	Not utilized much--not much point to use it.

Comment Report: Allowed to do comments

Respondent	Comment
2	Nothing
3	Check my grade on line
5	Access my grades.
6	Keep current on homework + other issues
7	I can do homework at home.
11	See my grade in a class.
12	fly
16	nothing
17	Group Discussions
18	Check my grades
22	E-mail my classmates easily do group discussions check my grade weekly
23	nothing
24	nothing
25	Interact w/students at any given time. It was our pace-we could meet when we wanted to - check grades
26	Check grades online
27	Check my grades and see teacher announcements
29	On-ling group discussions
30	Check my grade at any time.
33	It allowed me to communicate with my teacher and friends.
34	Keep better track of my grade; receive class documents without [e.g. if I missed a handout] stay informed w/ my professor
35	Online grade is cool. Everything else is kind of ''ehh.''
36	easy access to e-mail addresses + grades + assignments
37	Communicate with both teachers and students easier
39	Check grade. Communicate t other students outside of class easily
40	Check my grade + what was coming up for the next couple of days.
41	Check my grades. Get assignments over the internet.
42	Check grade view course documents; etc.
43	I've improved my computer skills including typing + overall speed.
44	Nothing
45	Check up to date grading download forms that would normally have to be typed
46	Having your grades available to you whenever is very helpful. I also think that the announcements were helpful in knowing what is going on in the class
47	Check for assignments I didn't know about. If I missed class I could just check Blackboard.
48	Find instructor + student email access syllabus; other important documents.
49	Get assignments done without turning them in to the teacher in person.
50	Check grades and reprint assignments.
51	Helped me keep in touch with classmates that I didn't see on a regular basis.
52	Check grade throughout the semester.
53	Have discussions c classmates @ different times in the convenience of my own home.
54	See my grades
55	Check grades
56	Work at home
57	check - grade
58	Work from home.
59	Do more work at home vs. on campus; convenient for group work.
60	Check grades on-line communicate on-line
61	Check my grades at any time.
63	check grades
64	interact with other students in class re; class assignments.
66	Interact with other students; faculty from home and check grades conveniently.
67	Take quizzes and do group discussions at convenience.
68	Do school work from my desktop at home.
71	Work at night.
72	View other students work; postings.
73	Stay at home
74	flexibility able to do the school work any time even mid-night= it fits my own time schedule
75	Communicate effectively with group members. Read summaries on numerous articles.
76	It gave me a chance to do homework at the times that I choose vs. being in a classroom.
77	Spend more time at home
78	Assignments on-line take tests from home.
79	Check grades immediately
81	Utilize my time differently
82	Check graded immediately do assignments & submit electronically
85	Complete assignments/ learning from home on my time.
86	Communicate with professors and classmates easily @ home
87	Have class at home
88	Not as much class time
89	No be in classroom setting all the time.
90	Take tests at home.
91	Turn in assignments without coming to school.
93	Keep updated on grades/progress. Become involved in more in-depth class discussions through the use of discussion board.
94	Do work without being on campus--engage in group discussions.
95	Know my grade at all times.
96	I was able to look over my class notes all the time and keep an eye on my grade.
99	Easily see my grades up to date.
100	Check my grade on a daily basis. I didn't have to take my own notes.
101	I had never used it before.
102	I am able to check my score on a previous test without waiting until the next class period.
103	-check my grades earlier. - be better prepared for class.
104	Skip class and still get the notes and know what went on.
105	Have instant access to documents.
108	E-mail classmates digital drop boxes helps to turn in assignments whenever.
109	Check my grade at 2:00 am without bothering anybody. :]
110	Nothing.
111	Get a hold of classmates and check my grades.
112	Check my grade anytime I want. I liked finding out what my grade was before class instead of waiting all weekend. I could check it out on Friday.
115	Keep better track of my grades and find out before class my test grades.
116	Check my quiz and test grades before the professor gave them back to us.
117	It allowed me to see my current grades without having to make an appointment w/ my professor
118	Get missed class notes
119	Get notes and class results from my home at any time.
120	get notes from the professor out of class
121	Check my grade; e-mail prof. directly
122	Convenience to view syllabus & lectures online
123	It allows me to check my grade on a regular basis which is really nice.
124	Check & keep track of grades.
125	Nothing; I feel that it is a big waste of time. All I got from it was notes and my grade. I feel if a professor is going to make me use Blackboard he should use all options not just one or two.
126	Find out my current up to date grade in a class.
128	See a running total of my grade compared to classmates.
129	Find out my grade at any time of the year.
130	Find out my exact grade whenever it was needed. It allowed me to download notes.
131	It allowed me to see my grades without having to go to my professors office.
132	Nothing.
133	Look up grades on line and announcements about the class.
134	See your grade whenever.
135	I'm not quite sure at this time.
136	Allowed me to know my course grades immediately.
137	See my grades and get notes.
138	See my grade.
139	Print my own notes instead of writing them up. Find out my current grades anytime I want.
140	Keep track of grades a lot more accurately.
143	I can take quizzes on line at home instead of coming to SVSU I can print out lecture notes and important class documents are always available if I need to print them out.
144	I was able to get the assignments and start working on them before class which allowed me to ask questions before the assignments was due.
145	Check out my grades constantly and get assignments quicker.
146	Check for announcements & assignments & grades even when not in class.
147	See my actual grades for the class.
148	Keep track of assignments and labs in a more orderly fashion.
149	Be more interactive with the class.
150	Check on assignments I didn't write down. Check my grade when I wanted to.
151	Not have to worry about missing an assignment.
152	Check my grades often.
153	Check my grades and talk to my prof's with ease.
155	Check grades communicate with other students; access an online syllabus easily.
156	Receive all the professor's announcements at any time very conveniently.
158	Access to lectures and test information.
160	Check grades; assignments due and my announcements.
161	It gives you a forum to ask others in the class something you might have been having trouble with.
162	Check my grade at home.
163	Check my grade with a professor.
164	Updates for the class.
165	It had allowed me to actively participate in class at home.
166	Review past assignments easily.
167	Check current grade. See assignments.
168	Check grades
170	Retrieve information quickly. Group discussions about class--outside of class.
171	Have all class documents online. Online discussions. Know my grade in class.
172	Communicate more efficiently with my professor and my classmates.
173	Yes
174	Know that all resources are at my fingertips can quickly move from one assignment /resource to another. Accessibility from anywhere! Could study away without taking books [materials].
175	Communication with group members was much easier when working on projects.
176	Communicate easily with classmates and with my professor.
177	It has been very helpful for showing files in a group setting. I loved this section. Keep track of my grade. It was nice to know where I was.
178	Check assignments and grades continuously.
179	Access class info and keep track without lugging around a bunch of notebooks.
181	Browsing in order to send an attachment has become easier.
182	Blackboard was nice because I could keep on top of my grades and assignments also discuss class assignments with other classmates who did not have e-mail prior to this class.
183	be able to check things from home.
184	Use a ''virtual classroom'' keep in close contact with my classmates/professor. I also enjoyed participating in a virtually paperless class! That was the best!
185	Everything-seriously-from day one it was all learning.
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188	It allowed me to see exam grades earlier. If we took a test Thursday; I didn't have to wait until Tuesday to see how I did.
189	Have access to my grades before the next class.
190	Yes; see grades and keep track electronically of classroom assignments able to talk to other classmates.
191	Keep track of all of my grades very easily.
193	Blackboard allowed me to stay on top of my grades. I liked that a lot.
194	Find out my grades when I was sitting at home.
197	Keep track of my grade in a class. It's very helpful to be able to check my grade in a class at anytime that I wish.
198	I could see my scores the day before. I got my assignments back. Blackboard isn't as great as you people make it out to be.
199	See my grades. I think it is much better that way you do not have to bother the professor; you can see what you are getting every time.
200	Allowed me to figure out my grade throughout the semester.
201	See grades/points more easily without seeing the professor.
202	Check my grades whenever necessary.
206	Access my grades on-line
208	Trade grades online; by far the best feature.
209	I was able to check my test & quiz scores shortly after taking them.
210	I could see my grade in writing all the time.
212	Blackboard allowed me to check my grades in this course.
213	Check my grade on a regular basis.
214	See grades online chat with other studies.
215	Easy access to sign email to teach course outline.
216	Check grades and interact with teacher and or other students.
217	Get a copy of notes check my grades whenever I wanted and get my assignments if I were to miss.
218	Click on specific websites for the final exam.
219	I don't really know; I guess the same as #1.
220	Easily communicate with other students when not in class.
221	Check grades whenever.
222	Access homework and notes at any time.
223	Get homework done quicker and typing instead of writing so much.
224	Turn in assignments online.
225	Get notes projects and assignments through the use of the internet.
227	Blackboard has allowed me to see my grades in advance. For example; after writing a paper I can see the grade I got for that paper.
228	Blackboard has allowed me to view my grades at any time.
229	Blackboard helped me understand the Internet more and get more perspective on what my instructors expected from me in their classroom.
230	It allows me to get my assignments done faster.
231	Interact with teachers and also see how I was doing grade wise throughout the year.
232	Send homework over the Internet.
233	It gives us more time to complete work. For example we receive questions through our e-mail and have a week to post our answers on blackboard.
234	Look at the grades got on assignments and class scores.
235	Have a constant access to teacher and assignments.
236	I can look at my grade on-line and do homework without using paper.
237	Get notice of my grades in class.
238	Work at home and be able to communicate more with my peers on assignments. I feel that Blackboard is great when used properly. For this is class it was used properly.
241	Discuss class quickly and directly.
242	Have an ongoing conversation with people in the class and find announcements daily.
243	I was able to participate in group discussions without leaving my house it made it very convenient.
244	Do and turn in assignments from the convenience of my own home.
246	We were updated on what to do when the college was closed therefore class was cancelled. It was nice to have access to that before returning to class.
247	Discussion boards.
248	It allowed for additional comments to be heard and widened my perspectives.
249	More opportunities to discuss class topics.
250	See and respond to other students responses.
251	Talk to classmates without calling them. Having everyone's e-mail available to me.
252	See the syllabus and announcements without going to class.
253	Talk to other classmates.
254	It made things a lot easier to communicate with classmates and the instructor.
255	Have course assignments that are accessible at all times.
256	Communicate with teacher and others in class on a daily basis.
257	Nothing
258	Have more intimate detailed discussions about course topics that we're unable to do in class.
259	Discuss online different topics with classmates.
260	See whole class responses.
262	Check my grades for this class whenever I wanted to.
263	Function on a computer.
264	Check my grades to see how I am doing without going to the professor.
265	Blackboard allowed me to look at my grades without having to call and ask my instructor how I was doing.
266	It has allowed me to know my grade in the class at anytime without asking the professor.
268	It has saved me trips to school and allowed easier contact with students and professors.
269	Post discussions/questions for group members to answer.
271	Give a forum to talk to classmates and see assignments due dates.
272	I can check my grade online. It is easy for the professor to contact us.
273	Che