| Description |
Students can select their preferences to receive automated alerts about things like grades being posted or assignments that are due. |
Instructors can send text messages to students in their courses and receive replies. |
Blackboard admins can now send system announcements via text and text-to-voice. |
| Intended User |
Students |
Instructors |
Blackboard System Administrator |
| Capabilities |
Automated Text and Text-to-Voice notifications for students |
Two-way text messaging; message templates; filters; administration and access control |
Send system announcements via text and text-to-voice |
| U.S. Availability |
No additional cost if the institution is currently using Learn Service Pack 9+ |
No cost to install on Learn 9.1 SP6+. Will need to purchase text message packs. |
No additional cost if the institution is currently using Learn Service Pack 9+ |
| International Availability |
Available as part of Connect for Learn license. Will need to purchase text message packs. |
Available as part of Connect for Learn license. Will need to purchase text message packs. |
Available as part of Connect for Learn license. Will need to purchase text message packs. |