blackboard learn configuration workbook

by Coy Quigley 3 min read

What is the blackboard configuration (BBC)?

Blackboard Learn Configuration Best Practice Guide. Enhance your Blackboard platform experience and prepare for enhanced Blackboard Data reporting by configuring Institutional Hierarchy & Course Terms.

How does Blackboard Collaborate manage connection speed?

Administrators who are running Blackboard Learn can make changes to the system configuration. If content management is installed, administrators must also update the configuration in the Blackboard Learn. This is done using the PushConfigUpdates tool. There are no parameters for this tool. More on PushConfigUpdates

How do I join a Blackboard Collaborate session without a microphone?

Configuration guidelines for Linux and Windows based servers. This information is provided as a guideline and review of third party hardware specifications should be made before final hardware acquisition. Guidelines for Oracle SPARC based installations can be found in the Learn Hardware Guidelines for Oracle SPARC help topic. Sizing Category.

How do I change the speaker used in Blackboard Collaborate?

The Blackboard Configuration (BBC) The BBC is a tool that is used to get students academically engaged immediately upon entering the class, and to set the stage for the learning that will take...

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What is Blackboard Support Services?

Blackboard Support Services provides support for the Learn-delivered Integration types. If you have questions or encounter issues with your configuration or integration processes, you can contact support by filing a support ticket on Behind the Blackboard.

What is snapshot XML?

Similar to Enterprise 1.1, Snapshot XML has increased flexibility in that the XML files can contain one data type, or combine multiple data types to be processed at once.

What is LIS 2.0?

This enables a 1:1 mapping of the data in the originating LIS compliant system to the processes that enable consuming that data - this is good for plug and play integrations. LIS 2.0 is based on web services - compliant systems convey data based on known services and by simply providing the system endpoints two systems may exchange data .

What is data integration type?

Each data integration type supports transfer of data via HTTP-based service endpoints that are specific in format and method to the integration type. In all cases it is considered best practices to pass data over an HTTPS connection.

What is logging in SIS?

Logging for all integration types is available via the Logging UI for the SIS Integration framework. From the UI you have access to logs containing status of the configured integrations at the object and supported logging levels to keep you informed of the integration operations.

How many integration types are there in the Learn SIS Framework?

The Learn SIS Framework supports five integration types in a default installation comprised of Standards and Blackboard designed integration types. Additional custom types may be developed and added via the Building Block Manager. This capability of extending the supported types with additional types greatly extends the value of the SIS Framework in the enterprise, while also enabling us to update the Building Block based out-of-the-box integration types off-cycle if necessary.

What is SIS integration?

The SIS Integration Framework supports the ability to manage data using more than one integration type. Each deployed integration configuration manages the data specific to that particular integration and no other. While Data Source keys may be utilized to group data for management via the user interface and supporting tools, Data Source Keys are not used by the SIS Integration Framework to limit changes on the associated data. Thus Learn objects are owned by the integration that 'created' them and not the associated Data Source Keys. This means that an integration may act on all data points it owns irrespective of the associated Data Source Keys.

What happens if you don't use the default microphone?

If you select Use System Default Device, your microphone changes each time you change your system default. If you do not select Use System Default Device, the default microphone is used in all future sessions-if it is available-until you make a change.

How to use a microphone on Mac?

Users on Mac OS X 10.5 and earlier must select a microphone option: 1 Single Talker: Headset or a microphone just for yourself. 2 Multiple Talkers: Single microphone for multiple talkers, such as when you are in a meeting room with others. This is the default.

Can you use a headset on Blackboard?

You can use your computer's built-in microphone and speakers. You can also add additional devices or use a headset that combines both the speaker and microphone devices. You can join a session early to run the wizard.

Can you hear the wizard in a session?

You can join a session early to run the wizard. If you run it again during a session, you cannot hear any of the session's audio. Others will know you cannot hear them because the microphone icon appears next to your name in the Participants list.

What is bandwidth in a directory?

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted in a specific amount of time, for example, a number of bytes per second. Setting a bandwidth for each directory helps manage performance on the system.

What is global schema?

It is a database that is separate from the document store databases, and controls connections and information to each of the document stores. The Global Schema Settings page allows administrators to edit the settings for database connection times and the size of the connection pool.

What is Tomcat log?

Error and information messages related to the system are generated in the default Tomcat logs. The Log Settings page is used to generate additional information if there is a problem with the system and debugging is necessary. This information is used by Blackboard Support to remedy the situation.

What is an onsite workshop?

This onsite workshop includes information, technical exercises, development examples, and documentation so that the client becomes self-sufficient in their Blackboard Building Block development activities.

What is a faculty support service?

The Faculty Support Service is designed to provide one-on-one or small group support to an institution’s faculty, teachers or instructional staff. Through this personalized service, faculty with different levels of experience, knowledge, and expertise can expand their online teaching and learning skills by working directly with a Blackboard product expert. The sessions can be open office hours or webinar-style with chosen topics or hands-on assistance populating course shells or building assessments.

What is a TKT in Blackboard?

ONSITE#N#The objective of the Custom Theme Technical Knowledge Transfer (TKT) is to provide Blackboard Learn clients with the knowledge necessary to successfully implement branding changes to the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), thus altering the presentation of colours and fonts in their institution's Blackboard Learn theme.

What is an onsite/remote#N#?

ONSITE/REMOTE#N#This workshop prepares participants to transform a current course website from an informational resource to an interactive learning environment using the Blackboard Exemplary Course Programme rubric or another institutional rubric as a guide.

What is a remote service?

REMOTE#N#This remotely delivered service provides the client with help in configuring their Learn site in five two-hour sessions. The goal is to customise the site to serve their instructional goals and institutional structure. These sessions address configuration sessions via the GUI (Graphic User Interface) and will not cover technical topics, including but not limited to server maintenance and installation.

What is a remote N?

REMOTE#N#The objective of the Authentication Framework Technical Knowledge Transfer (TKT) service is to assist the client in configuring the Black board Learn software to integrate with their current LDAP, CAS, or Shibboleth Identity Provider infrastructure such as Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS), etc. by providing a remote mentored engagement.

What is online download?

ONLINE DOWNLOAD#N#A comprehensive professional development package that provides organisations with the resources to build a self-sustaining training programme. Ongoing, unlimited access to Blackboard-developed training materials designed to enhance learner outcomes and promote effective usage of Blackboard Products thus allowing an organisation's master training team to focus on training and support.

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