Blackboard and Ning
Blackboard and Ning
share information
discuss ideas
collaborate with classmates
esay to use
Blackboard
takes several steps to upload a file
does not forward email messages
cannot retrieve information of old courses
jump through the hoops to register for classes
post course syllabuses and weekly modules
discussion topics are divided into sections
shows users new messages and new discussions
Ning
advertisements that are not related to the networks to distract users
cannot divide discussion topics into sections
upload pictures, videos, and files easily
shows recent activities
forward email messages and comments
inviting environments display users' pictures
registration process is simple
