blackboard outage

by Raoul Roberts 3 min read

Why is my Blackboard 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 can't I log into Blackboard?

Important: If you are unable to log in to Blackboard this could be for one of the following reasons: The username or password has been typed incorrectly. [Please check you are typing the correct username and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on or off ].Aug 29, 2018

What happened Blackboard?

In March 2019 Blackboard announced that Transact was to be spun off, having been acquired by Reverence Capital Partners. Blackboard Analytics was developed after the company acquired iStrategy, a data analysis firm, in December 2010.

Why does Blackboard not work on Safari?

The problem occurs when you are using Safari on a Mac computer. You are able to login to myCommNet but when you click the link to Blackboard it requires an additional login. This is usually due to the browser not accepting cookies. You could workaround this by using a different browser such as Chrome.

Why is Blackboard account locked?

User accounts are locked by multiple incorrect sign in attempts. You can set accounts to automatically unlock after the amount of time you set. From Site Manager select USERS & GROUPS.

How long will my Blackboard account be locked?

As a security feature to prevent unauthorized logins to your account, your Blackboard account will lock after 5 failed login attempts. The lock will remain in place for approximately 90 minutes. After that point, you will be able to attempt the login again.

Did Blackboard get bought out?

Anthology, a relatively new higher education software and services company, is acquiring Blackboard, long one of the most prominent companies in the educational technology space. ... Anthology's chief executive will become CEO of the combined company, and Blackboard's CEO will depart once the deal closes.Sep 13, 2021

Is Blackboard still used?

Despite whiteboards being a popular choice, chalkboards are still often used in classrooms. Many educators choose to still use chalkboards in schools, as they come with a variety of benefits and have a long history in education.

When did Blackboard come out?

January 21, 1997Blackboard LearnDeveloper(s)Blackboard Inc.Initial releaseJanuary 21, 1997 (as Blackboard Learning Management System)Stable releaseOctober 2014Websitewww.blackboard.com/teaching-learning/learning-management/blackboard-learn2 more rows

Does Safari work with Blackboard?

Check whether your web browser works well with your version of Blackboard Learn. When using a screen reader, use ChromeTMand JAWS® on Windows® and use Safari® and VoiceOver on a Mac® ....Supported browsers.Desktop Browser VersionsMobile Browser Base Versions1Safari13+ (desktop, Mac OS only)On iOS 12+3 more rows

Is Blackboard compatible with Safari?

A variety of modern operating systems including common desktop, tablet, and handheld devices like Windows 10, Apple OS X, IOS and Android. Blackboard maintains a complete list of tested operating systems. Note: Windows XP is NOT supported!

Can you use Safari for Blackboard?

Blackboard Collaborate is regularly certified against the following combinations of browsers and operating systems. ... For macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, only the latest two major releases of each operating system are certified, using the most recent stable release of Safari on each system.