blackboard bugs

by Prof. Erik Treutel 3 min read

Has Blackboard been hacked?

Blackboard has become aware of a mass phishing scam targeting customers using Blackboard Learn. To be clear, Blackboard Learn has not been hacked — these are emails sent directly from a spammer to emails it may have harvested by spidering the institution's websites for email addresses.

What to do if Blackboard is not working?

Internet History and Cache Sometimes, this stored data can create problems for Blackboard users trying to login to the system. If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache.

Why is Blackboard app not working?

Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Blackboard or Instructor > Storage > Clear Data. Uninstall the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app. Restart device.

Is Blackboard secure?

Blackboard follows a secure-by-default policy with Release Notes and Documentation leveraged when special System Administrator consideration is required. Blackboard encourages customers to follow its Secure Configuration best practices guide when one is available and relevant to your specific Blackboard product.

Is Blackboard shutting down?

On 31 October 2021, Blackboard will shut down for good, and the deadline for downloading any content you want to save is coming up soon. Read on for important information about how to download your content before Blackboard is shut down.Oct 8, 2021

Can Blackboard detect cheating?

Yes. Blackboard leverages Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser to prevent and detect cheating during online exams and SafeAssign plagiarism checker to identify plagiarized content. Respondus Monitors accesses the computer's webcam and microphone to record the exam environment while recording the computer screen.Mar 30, 2022

How do I access the Blackboard app?

The app is available currently on the iTunes App Store for iPhone or iPod Touch, the Google Play store for Android devices and Microsoft.com for Windows devices. From your device, access the appropriate online store. Search for Blackboard Instructor. Install the app on your mobile device.Feb 3, 2022

Why does my Blackboard app keep logging me out?

The user's session will be timed out if they don't click within Blackboard Learn and are inactive for a certain timeframe. When the user attempts to access the Blackboard Learn system again, they will be prompted to log in.

How do I log into Blackboard app?

The Blackboard app supports iOS Touch ID and Android fingerprint login. After you've set up that feature on your device, you can use your fingerprint to log in to the Blackboard app. Log in to the Blackboard app with your username and password. When prompted to use Touch ID or fingerprint login, tap Continue.

What information does blackboard collect?

Content and activity: We collect data about your responses to quizzes, your assignments and other course work, and files you submit or upload as well as your activity and actions within our products and services.

What can be tracked in Blackboard?

Blackboard can also detect cheating during online tests by recording video and audio of the candidate through the test taker's webcam and microphone. In such a case, the instructors monitor real-time activities, sounds, and voices of the candidates while they are taking online tests through Blackboard.Feb 4, 2022

Is Blackboard discussion encrypted?

​Encryption at rest is available and enabled by default for all new Blackboard Learn SaaS environments. Environments created prior to release version 3200.10.