1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms) 4. [Blackboard Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f5cefcc12a6505c587dd33a1bb609bec/blackboard.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/blackboard/reviews) [ Blackboard ](/products/blackboard/reviews) (1,067)4.0/5 Every day, millions of students around the world learn, collaborate, and grow with Blackboard. More than an LMS, Blackboard is where learning comes to life—where students build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for what’s next. It supports modern teaching and learning by helping institutions deliver engaging instruction, improve accessibility, and better understand learner progress. Used by learners, instructors, and administrators across more than 70 countries, Blackboard is designed in close partnership with educators, helping ensure innovation is grounded in proven teaching practices and aligned with what institutions need most. Blackboard supports the full teaching lifecycle, from course and content creation to assessment, grading, and ongoing engagement—across online, in-person, and hybrid learning models. A key priority for Blackboard is reducing the administrative burden on instructors so they can spend more time on teaching and student support. With native AI capabilities, Blackboard helps streamline practical course-building and assessment tasks by offering a strong starting point that instructors can tailor to their own teaching style. Blackboard also includes accessibility support that helps instructors create more inclusive learning experiences, while giving institutions a clearer path toward measurable progress at scale. 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Show More * * * ### 26.0 Nps Score Already have Blackboard? ### All Blackboard Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 2 years ago More Options - [ # What is Blackboard Learn used for? ](/discussions/what-is-blackboard-learn-used-for) What is Blackboard Learn used for? 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What new products are out there today that compete well or have surpassed Blackboard in both features and usability? ](/discussions/outdated) Outdated [ Assessment Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/assessment-software)[ learning management system ](https://www.g2.com/tags/learning-management-system)[ Corporate LMS Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/corporate-lms-software)[ Sales Training and Onboarding Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/sales-training-and-onboarding-software) [ Corporate Learning Management Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/corporate-learning-management)[ Sales Training And Onboarding Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/sales-training-and-onboarding) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 2 * * * 3 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.&title=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # Why not making the "open in another window" a permanent button? ](/discussions/why-not-making-the-open-in-another-window-a-permanent-button) Sometimes some files get cropped or are displayed incorrectly, and you don't have the option of simply opening the file in another window unless you are lightning-fast and click it before the file loads. Why not make this option available at any given moment? 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[![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • over 5 years ago More Options - [ # Is there any way to add a preferred name to my account so that my professor and other classmates can see instead of me always having to tell them? ](/discussions/33616-is-there-any-way-to-add-a-preferred-name-to-my-account-so-that-my-professor-and-other-classmates-can-see-instead-of-me-always-having-to-tell-them) [ Healthcare LMS Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/healthcare-lms-software)[ Assessment Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/assessment-software)[ learning management system ](https://www.g2.com/tags/learning-management-system)[ Corporate Learning Management Systems ](https://www.g2.com/tags/corporate-learning-management-systems) [ Sales Training and Onboarding Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/sales-training-and-onboarding-software)[ Sales Training And Onboarding Software Questions ](https://www.g2.com/topics/sales-training-and-onboarding) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 1 * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.&title=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Blackboard+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Blackboard+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Blackboard+Discussions+section.) 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Answer a few questions to help the Blackboard community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/authorize?form=signup&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fblackboard%2Fdiscuss%3Fsmall_ask%3Dblackboard) No ## Top Contributors in Blackboard 1 ![Zille H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zille H.") ZH Loading... ### [Zille H.](https://www.g2.com/users/42e613e6-8f4d-4169-9527-26d0f5555904 "Zille H.") Chemist 2 pts 2 ![Jon J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jon J.") JJ Loading... ### [Jon J.](https://www.g2.com/users/aa0e36de-72a6-4229-bd25-d18443d51f1a "Jon J.") UX Designer 1 pt 3 CS Loading... ### [Charysse S.](https://www.g2.com/users/c84e44ba-16f9-48da-ad6f-92ec51db1fcb "Charysse S.") Lecturer 1 pt 4 ![Ben E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ben E.") 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