CPUT Blackboard is an Android application that is developed for students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. This unofficial utility offers them access to an educational platform with learning materials.
Authorization
Only registered users can enter the application. Note that it may be not only students but also teachers. To create an account, they need to provide an ID and password. It is possible to apply a Microsoft Office 365 account for authorization.
Options
The basic options of the application are as follows:
- access to various online courses;
- viewing and downloading educational materials;
- listening to online lectures;
- testing knowledge with quizzes;
- viewing schedule of classes and so on.
Users can choose online courses in various subjects. It is possible to sort them by lecturer’s name, date, and subject. The following categories are presented:
- business and management;
- engineering;
- natural sciences;
- medicine and health;
- computer science and design;
- many others.
Students can subscribe to courses, choose a schedule that suits them, and listen to lectures, podcasts, and webinars. Teachers can publish new learning materials.
Additionally, there is general information about the university, as well as various news and announcements.
Features
- offers access to an educational platform, similar to PsConnect;
- is intended for students of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology;
- users can choose various online courses;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.
