Building Blocks
Blackboard Building Blocks are small applications added to the Blackboard Learning System that extend the usability and functionality of Blackboard, provide customization, or help with administration.
Below is a list of the Blackboard Building Blocks currently under evaluation at CUNY for use with Blackboard 9.1. Links to manuals or instructions for their use are provided where available. Please note: some Building Blocks are installed for particular campuses only and not all Building Blocks currently being tested will be accepted for later use.
All Building Blocks are reviewed in an exhaustive testing process and must receive approval before being installed in the live Blackboard environment. In order to suggest a new Building Block be considered for use at CUNY, please contact your local campus Blackboard Administrator. Due to the ongoing work required as part of the upgrade to Blackboard 9.1, requests for new Building Blocks will be accepted after the start of the Spring 2013 semester.
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Course Merge Tool
Function
The Course Merge Tool allows you to "merge" two or more sections or courses into a single course that contains enrollments for each of the source courses.
Location (if available to users)
Home tab
Source / More Information
Custom built by Blackboard for CUNY
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eReader Support
Function
Allows users to synchronize their eReader devices (Kindle / Nook) with Blackboard courses.
Location (if available to users)
TBD
Source / More Information
http://www.blackboard.com/partnerships/featured-partners/barnes-and-noble.aspx
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EZProxy
Function
Allows a user's Blackboard authentication to be used to access campus based library resources without having to log in again.
Location (if available to users)
Not configurable by users; System administrator access only.
Source / More Information
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Help – Browser Settings
Function
Determines if browser is up to standards.
Location (if available to users)
Home tab
Source / More Information
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iTunes U
Function
iTunes course area for uploading media and Adobe pdfs
Location (if available to users)
Control Panel > Course Tools
Source / More Information
http://cunyitunesu.pbworks.com/w/page/14297660/Blackboard%20and%20iTunes%20U%20Integration
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Learning Objects Campus Pack 3 Expo LX
Function
Learning Objects e-portfolio tool
Location (if available to users)
Home tab
Source / More Information
http://community.learningobjects.com/Groups/Campus_Pack_3.0/Quick_Start_Guides
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Learning Objects Campus Pack 3 Journal LX
Function
Learning Objects blog tool -
Location (if available to users)
Course Main Page>Tools
Source / More Information
http://community.learningobjects.com/Groups/Campus_Pack_3.0/Quick_Start_Guides
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Learning Objects Campus Pack 3 Podcast LX
Function
Learning Objects podcast tool -
Location (if available to users)
Drop down in content area
Source / More Information
http://community.learningobjects.com/Groups/Campus_Pack_3.0/Quick_Start_Guides
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Learning Objects Campus Pack 3 Teams LX
Function
Learning Objects wiki tool
Location (if available to users)
Course Main Page>Tools
Source / More Information
http://community.learningobjects.com/Groups/Campus_Pack_3.0/Quick_Start_Guides
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Link Checker
Function
Checks Blackboard courses for broken web links
Location (if available to users)
TBD
Source / More Information
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Wimba Voice
Function
Voice tools for class use
Location (if available to users)
TBD
Source / More Information
http://www.wimba.com/solutions/higher-education/wimba_voice_for_higher_education/