Blackboard Enhancement Suggestions

If you have any suggestions for how to improve Blackboard, there is a ‘Product Enhancement’ form on the Blackboard website for this purpose. It is open to staff and students and all suggestions are reviewed by Blackboard Product Managers.

Please note: Any errors or bugs should be reported to Blackboard Support.

What is Blackboard Inc. responsible for?

Some elements of UWE’s installation of Blackboard are within the University’s control. The table below gives you an idea about which parts Blackboard Inc. have responsibility for and those which are decided at UWE. If you are unsure, please check with the Blackboard Support team first.

Blackboard UWE
  • Tool functionality e.g. assignments, tests, discussion boards, grade center etc
  • Process flows
  • Building new tools
  • Course per module run
  • Student and staff attachment to courses
  • Decisions to upgrade
  • Content and structure of courses
  • Reporting of bugs to Blackboard

UWE’s version of Blackboard

When you visit the form, you will need to complete the following details about the version of Blackboard that we use at UWE:

  • Question: What product does this suggestion relate to?

    Answer: Blackboard Learn

  • Question: What version of the product does this suggestion relate to?

    Answer: 9.1

Go to the Blackboard Product Enhancement form (opens in new window)