The Blackboard Learning System – Basic Edition includes the course management features. It does not include the advanced portal or the integration and security features available with other licenses.
A quick look at the System Control Panel shows the major features available with Blackboard Learning System – Basic Edition. Those features that are available appear as live links and those that are not are grayed out.
Some of the live features are limited in their functions. For example, there is limited control over portal tabs and modules. Blackboard Learning System – Basic users can manage the content in existing tabs and modules but may not create new ones. However, it is only possible to create new tabs and modules with a fully licensed Blackboard Portal System.
Basic users will find that several of the features described in this manual are not included in the feature set available to them. Please keep in mind that this document reviews all of the possible features when licensing the Blackboard Academic Suite. If unsure about the availability of a specific feature, check the system to see if it is available.
Other than the System Administrator, most administrative users only have access to specific sections of the System Control Panel. For example, an Account Administrator can access the User administration features but cannot create a course. Please check with the System Administrator if it seems that a feature should be available but is not.