Are you somewhat new to web-based instruction and would like to learn more about Blackboard 6, Virginia Tech's on-line course management system? This short course will present participants with an overview of Blackboard's capabilities while providing essential information that will allow anyone teaching at Virginia Tech to have a web presence for his/her course. This session will consist of a hands-on demonstration of an exemplary Blackboard course, and participants will be allowed to explore this course as if a student. Blackboard's key features will be highlighted. Participants will also be given a hands-on tour of the essential course designer tools that are a part of Blackboard and will learn how to upload documents into the system. An overview of Virginia Tech's support options for Blackboard will also be presented. Hands-on activities will be an integral part of this session.