Real Success Stories: Faculty Share Blackboard Experience

Faculty testimonials offer a practical window into how UNIC’s new Blackboard learning management system (LMS) is working in real teaching contexts. In the sections that follow, faculty share their experiences using Blackboard to organize course materials, communicate with students, manage assessments, and support learning throughout the semester. Their reflections highlight what has improved compared with prior tools, what features are proving most helpful day to day, and where additional guidance or adjustments could make the platform even more effective for teaching and learning at UNIC.

Book Your Training on Blackboard and New Digital Tools

The AILC offers continuous support and personalized training for faculty on our new LMS, Blackboard, as well as other emerging digital and AI tools that enhance teaching and learning.

You can book a one-to-one training session through the AILC Portal:
One to One Training Options Available At AILC – AILC Portal

These sessions are tailored to your specific needs, whether you require guidance on course setup, assessments, the Gradebook, AI tools, engagement features, or best practices for online and blended learning. You are also welcome to invite colleagues to join your session. We can easily convert your booking into a small group training to support your department or team more effectively. We look forward to supporting you in maximizing the use of Blackboard and other innovative tools in your teaching.

Professor Ioanna Papasolomou

Professor
School of Business
Department of Management

“Transitioning to Blackboard was much smoother than I anticipated, and I quickly began to see how the platform could streamline course management and communication with students. While any new system comes with a learning curve, Blackboard felt intuitive once I had a bit of guided practice and reassurance. AILC’s support was a major factor in helping me adjust confidently. The training sessions were clear, and directly relevant to what I needed to do in my courses. When I had specific questions or concerns, the one-on-one assistance offered by Cynthia, was  very effective, and I appreciate how the whole team helped me and the rest of the faculty to address issues. Overall, I felt supported throughout the transition, and I am now more comfortable and confident in using Blackboard to manage and even enhance my teaching.”

Professor Marcos Komodromos

"I consider Blackboard to be an extremely user-friendly and dependable platform that improves teaching and communication with students. Its straightforward interface simplifies uploading materials, managing assessments, sharing announcements, and offering prompt, transparent feedback via grading tools. By actively utilizing Blackboard as a comprehensive academic resource, faculty can foster a more organized, responsive, and student-focused learning environment that genuinely promotes student success”

Ms Poppy Aristidou

Lecturer
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Design and Multimedia

“My transition to the new Blackboard LMS was extremely smooth. The process was well organized, quick and the team in charge was consistently clear, supportive, and helpful. Any questions I had were addressed promptly, and the guidance provided made it easy to adjust to the new system with confidence. I truly appreciated the structured support and the professionalism throughout the transition.”

Ms Yianna Orphanidou

Associate Lecturer, School of Business, Department of Management and
Member of the Senate

"The transition from Moodle to Blackboard was seamless, thanks to the outstanding support from the AILC team. Their guidance throughout the initial setup and ongoing adjustments has been invaluable. The team's readiness to assist at every stage has made the adoption of the new LMS a positive and effortless experience."

Mr George Panayiotou

Associate Lecturer
School of Business
Department of Management
Member of the Council

"Transitioning to the new Blackboard LMS was much smoother than I expected. AILC’s support, especially Cynthia’s online workshops/training, made it easy to rebuild my course content and feel confident using the new tools. I truly appreciated how responsive and solutions-focused Cynthia and the AILC team were throughout the process"