Implemented in 2007 and powered by Desire2Learn (D2L), Springboard! is the University of Akron’s centrally supported learning management system. Springboard! can be used to develop web-based courses for distance education, or for creating resource-rich course sites to supplement on-campus courses. Instructors choose if and when to activate courses for student access. Springboard! automatically contains a course shell, complete with a class roster and state-of-the-art communication, collaboration, content delivery, and student assessment capabilities for every course in the Registrar’s Course Schedule. Additional Springboard! features include:
- A home page and site for each course
- Password protection and authentication for enrolled students
- Online quizzes, surveys, and tests
- Threaded discussions and chat groups
- Document storage, sharing, and management
- Course event calendars
- Grade books
- A Learning Object Repository (LOR)
- An ePortfolio
Springboard! space is also available upon request for other University purposes, including content for committees, research teams, student groups, or departments.
Learn More About Springboard
Visit the DDS Springboard page to learn more about Springboard, the ePortfolio tool and to find resources for students and instructors.