대학에서의 블랙보드 활용에 나타난 특징과 시사점 = Analysis of Blackboard System in Korea and the United States Universities

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aims to investigate of blackboard as smart Learning Management System`s functions and methods in Korea and the United States universities. The data were collected through literature, website, survey and correspondence of users from one Korean university and five universities in the United States. Based on the data, it came to understand the current condition of fast spreading smart learning system. This study introduces several principal functions of Learning Management System as follows: 1) notice the important announcements in real-time by using mobiles, 2) upload class materials including YouTube, 3) communication between teammates for a group project using a blog or a discussion forum and 4) evaluation quizzes and assignments. The strengths of the Learning Management System are communication between an instructor and students in real-time through mobile and utilizing the class materials in various ways. These features of Learning Management System enable to access other learning methods such as problem based learning, discussion based learning and so on and give an instructor an opportunity to evaluate him/herself. In addition, the system can be functioned as a learning material. It is a great tool to motivate students to do the class works and enhance the participation. This study discusses its current conditions of Learning Management System.