When teachers post discussion questions or short essay assignments in the online portion of a class, students must attend to and reflect on the subject matter before responding. This results in reflection and articulation of content, as the very process of reporting and writing about what they have learned engages students in an activity learning experience. Students and teachers can continue to learn outside of the school building by accessing their classes through the Internet using Blackboard. A student at the public library can participate in a discussion or view the recommended Internet links from their teacher. A student at home can have a virtual chat with other students in her cooperative learning group.
Resources are no longer only available within the confines of the school building.
Continual access to materials When class content and activities are provided online, students no longer need to worry about accessing class materials. Students can complete assignments during their most productive times. Busy students can choose to download readings or take practice tests whenever it is most convenient. From the student viewpoint, frequent assessment provides concept reinforcement and increases motivation. Students can access these assessments at any time, privately and in the comfort of their home.