Usability of Blackboard System Applied at Kuwait University

This study investigates the effect of using e-learning applications in improving and developing the educational process through the Blackboard System. The system provides educational resources electronically. It also provides effective and easy ways of communication and interaction with the teacher and students as well as ways of completion of the assessment methods. The study surveyed 30 students who used Blackboard in one of the courses offered by the College of Social Sciences at Kuwait University during the first semester 2012-2013. The researchers adopted a descriptive analytical method in this study. A questionnaire survey was designed and used to collect information on the Blackboard system. The data was analyzed using statistical methods. The results revealed that respondents showed their satisfaction and acceptance of the system. Results of the study also highlighted some of the barriers that students may face as a result of dealing with an e-learning system. In light of these findings, the researchers provided a number of recommendations that would develop this system and its use in higher education institutions.