This paper outlines the findings and implications from a study which investigated the use of learning management system functionalities to enhance the experience of students undertaking cooperative education placements (CEP). The aims of this research were to investigate these questions.1. How effective are the current ICT and teaching approaches being utilized in coordinating cooperative education learners and facilitating their learning? 2. What are the issues for the cooperative education learners and coordinators using Blackboard7 as an online learning and management tool? 3. What are the pedagogical principles that enhance cooperative education learning through the use of modern ICT? 4. What are the forms of ICT that could support these pedagogical principles?