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What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is a web-based course management system designed to streamline online course delivery. It has tools that help students manage documents and exchange communication in discussion groups similar to online chat rooms. This forum allows students and experts to participate from their home or office. Blackboard also enables faculty to assess how well students are learning. For more information about Blackboard, visit http://www.its.niu.edu/its/blackboard/index.shtml.
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1. What does it cost to take a course at NIU? 2897
2. What is Blackboard? 2165
3. What personal information can you view online – your contact information, grades, degree progress, financial status or other information? 2058
4. Does the campus make computing and network access financially accessible? Is special student pricing offered for computers and peripheral equipment? 1963
5. How do I find what my account balance is? 1848
6. What technology-supported career-planning services are available for students? 1705
7. I have changed or closed my bank account for my direct deposit, what do I need to do? 1686
8. My address has changed since last semester. What do I need to do to update my records? 1685
9. What is OneCard? 1647
10. Where can I use my OneCard? 1645
11. What, if any, technology fee is charged by the campus? What does it cover? 1628
12. How can I tell if I have any holds on my account? 1588
13. Will my classes be canceled if my payment is late or if I miss a payment? 1561
14. What social activities and services are online? 1549
15. Will I get a refund of charges if I withdraw from a course or from the University? 1546
16. Does NIU offer general or profession-specific training programs that will ensure students are fluent in current information technologies when they graduate? 1543
17. Do I need to apply for a refund of a credit balance? 1517
18. Does the campus make available online discussion forums or bulletin boards for un-moderated use? 1507
19. Are library collections and resources available online and accessible off-campus? 1476
20. How does the campus protect students from identity theft? 1413
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