Seamless Integration with Blackboard Learn

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Better Together: Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Collaborate
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Our Blackboard Collaborate™ integrations provide single-click access to Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing, enterprise instant messaging, and voice authoring capabilities from within your familiar Blackboard Learn™ environment.

This complete, seamless solution blends synchronous and asynchronous technology for more effective learning and improved outcomes—all delivered and managed from a single system.

We also support Blackboard CE/Vista Enterprise and Blackboard Learn ANGEL Edition.
 

Building Block for Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing

For Instructors

• Schedule and deliver classes using Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing. capabilities, including superior voice over the Internet, multi-point video, integrated teleconferencing, shared whiteboards, public/private chat, best-in-class breakout rooms, application/desktop sharing, file transfer, PowerPoint import, and more.
• Automatically assign a grade in the Grade Center for attending a live web conferencing session or viewing a recorded session.
• Easily convert session recordings to MP3/MP4 formats for streaming or downloading to desktop or any mobile device directly from Building Block.

For Participants

• Launch a synchronous session or recording using Blackboard Collaborate directly from Blackboard Learn for a great user experience every time—regardless of connection speed.
• View web conferencing sessions in the Blackboard Learn Calendar with a link to launch the session.
• Join live classes and meetings on the go from their mobile device or tablet.

For Administrators

• Improved administration tools make setting up and configuring the integration easier than ever.
• Integration supports Blackboard Learn 9.1, Blackboard Learn 9.0, and Blackboard Learning System Enterprise 8.x.

Building Block for Blackboard Collaborate Enterprise Instant Messaging

• Integrate with Blackboard Learn to foster connections with customizable contacts, presence and status, and complete list of teachers, students, and classes.
• Support both administrative and ad hoc uses, like student services, virtual office hours, mentoring, and student-to-student collaboration.
• Provide low-cost professional development for instructors and staff.

Building Block for Blackboard Collaborate Voice Authoring

• Extend Blackboard Learn by adding voice to course content, assessments, and instructor feedback.
• Incorporate threaded voice discussion boards, voice-enabled email, voice embedded in course pages, personalized feedback, and live group discussions.
• Provide greater clarity and understanding, while making the learning process more interesting and engaging.

Integrations in Action Webinar Series

See for yourself how Blackboard Collaborate seamless integrations for Blackboard Learn can help you build a better education experience. 

• Learn more about our overall integration philosophy and see how Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing, enterprise instant messaging, and voice authoring integrate with Blackboard Learn 9.1. View webinar recording >

• Get a more in-depth look at Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing capabilities and how they are integrated with Blackboard Learn. See how you can streamline administration costs, save teachers time, and maximize your technology investment. View webinar recording >

• Find out how Blackboard Collaborate voice authoring and enterprise instant messaging integrations offer your faculty and students a more personalized and engaged learning environment. View webinar recording >