blackboard connect features

by Ervin Senger 5 min read

Blackboard Connect is a mass notification system that lets you send updates and emergency alerts to everyone in your community through emails, phone calls, text messages, or social media channels. To learn more about Connect 5 and its services, see Enabling emergency notifications on blackboard.com.

Does Blackboard Connect translate?

Automated Translation Connect 5 is capable of sending multilingual messages as soon as you've identified contacts that speak something other than English. We recommend that you have a native speaker translate, record, and write messages in other languages, but we realize that is not always possible.

What are mass notification systems?

A Mass Notification System (MNS) broadcasts messages to inform employees and the public of an emergency. It sends real-time alerts and instructions to groups and individuals during critical events such as natural or man-made disasters, pandemics, and terrorist attacks.

What is Blackboard communication?

Blackboard Mobile Communications App Keep parents, students and your entire community engaged with the latest student academic information, news, alerts and notifications, calendars and many other resources. Plus gather feedback from your community and families through tip-lines and surveys.

What is everbridge used for?

Everbridge is an enterprise software company that offers applications which provide information about critical events to help with personal safety and business continuity. Formerly known as 3n Global and the National Notification Network, Everbridge began operations in 2002.

Who is regroup?

We offer clients a value-based communications platform that can be used for both emergency and day-to-day communications. With Regroup, you'll never have to worry about unexpected costs or exceeding quotas, as we offer many unlimited features and service options and unparalleled 24/7 support and training.

How do I use Blackboard Connect?

0:421:51Blackboard Connect | How to add Contacts - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClick Add under the checkmarks. And find the type of contact you would like to add for example phoneMoreClick Add under the checkmarks. And find the type of contact you would like to add for example phone. Number text SMS number. And email address enter the contact information and click Save.

How do I communicate with Blackboard?

Tips for Communicating Effectively Using BlackboardCompose emails in a word processor and save them for future reuse. ... Email students from Blackboard. ... Remind students to identify themselves and the class in the body of the email. ... Save a copy of Blackboard emails in a folder within Outlook.More items...

How do I create a Blackboard account?

Register and Sign InSelect Register, typically found at the top of your screen.Type your birth date information, collected only to validate your age and isn't stored. ... Select Submit.Type your registration information. ... Select and read the Terms of Use. ... Select Submit.