CLAY THRELKELDPHIL WILHAUK

TEACHING & LEARNING TECHNOLOGIESUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER

What is it?

A dedicated mobile app for accessing the Blackboard LMS

Available on Android and iOS (iPad & iPhone)

Android QR Code iOS QR Code

What is it?

Completely optional; you can still access Blackboard through regular web browser

Cost: $2/year or $6/one-time Individual In-App License Purchase (requires Wi-Fi connection or Mobile Data Plan)

Available now

Why use a mobile app?

Optimized interface for mobile devicesAccess key course information anywhere,

anytimePush notifications let you know when changes

occur in your course without constant checkingIdeal for time-sensitive critical communicationGreat for simple interactions and quick posts or

checksNot so great for detailed course or content

development or other activities which require extensive typing

Key Features

Upload FilesPush NotificationsAnnouncementsTestingTasksGradesBlogsRosterJournalsDiscussionsMedia

Upload Files

Upload Files

Upload photos or videos directly to Blackboard from your mobile device.

If you use the third-party file hosting service, Dropbox (www.dropbox.com), you can upload files directly to Blackboard via the mobile app.

NOTE: As with any third-party app, use caution that you do not store FERPA restricted information on Dropbox or any non-KUMC servers. Dropbox is not directly supported by KUMC so TLT and Customer Support may not be able to help you troubleshoot Dropbox issues.

Push Notifications

Push Notifications

Uses native iOS Notifications to alert you when pre-defined conditions exist in Blackboard.

Pushes alerts to you without need to constantly check Blackboard

You have complete control over what notifications you receive

You can edit your Notification Settings :Welcome > Notifications Dashboard > Edit Notification Settings

Announcements

Announcements

Quickly read or add (if you have rights) announcements in your course

Testing

Testing

Instructors can create Mobile Compatible Tests which are optimized for delivery on mobile devices.

If student complete the test through a web browser, it will behave like a normal assessment.

Ideal for formative quizzes and brief assessmentsUse caution in allowing students to complete

high stakes exams via mobile device due to the potential for slow or lost wireless connections.

Tasks

Tasks

You can assign tasks to be at certain times and the students can see these and know when certain things are supposed to be done within the course.

You have to assign them through the web and not the mobile app, but you can complete them through the app.

Grades

Grades

This tool is not for instructors to give students grades. This is only for students to view their grades.

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs are a great feature to use on the mobile app. They are quick and easy to use.

Blogs function similar to discussion forums.

Roster

Roster

Checking the roster can be good for students to see who else is in the course and collaborate with them.

Journals

Journals

Journals are a great feature to use on the mobile app. They are quick and easy to use.

Journals function similar to discussion forums.

Discussions

Media

Media

Can display multiple types of media.Including:

MP3 YouTube Images

Additional Resources from Blackboard

Online Mobile Learn Demos http://

www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Resources/Blackboard-Mobile-Learn-Demos.aspx

Best Practices for Building Mobile-Friendly Courses http://

www.blackboard.com/getdoc/59e6f603-876e-4833-9757-d22c6bffd092/Best-Practices-for-Mobile-Friendly-Courses.aspx

Faculty Guide to Mobile Tests http://

www.blackboard.com/getdoc/453b979c-20c2-421f-b23f-4c3deba1b505/Faculty-Guide-to-Mobile-Tests.aspx

Questions?