Category: Blackboard World Developers Conference

What Blackboard Needs To Say (and do) At Blackboard World 2018

Posted on by Terry Patterson

It has been a few years since I’ve penned a note to Blackboard before a Blackboard World. The last three years I haven’t shared my thoughts, but that ends now. Blackboard brings its clients and partners together at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Ally is a game changer. In October 2016, Blackboard purchased Fronteer, a UK based educational products and services company. It’s flagship product, Ally, was pushed to market by Blackboard. For those who don’t know, Ally reviews content in a learning management system, scores how well the content meets accessibility requirements, and helps develop alternative formats for students

A Review of the New Blackboard Community Site

Posted on by Terry Patterson

During Blackboard World 2015, Blackboard made many announcements about their products, but none (in my opinion) with more impact than a new community site. I was lucky to provide a t-shirt design which Blackboard printed and gave away to anyone who signed up for the new site. During the conference, over 700 people signed up […]

Blackboard Developers Conference 2015 – Day One Thoughts

Posted on by Terry Patterson

Greetings friends and admin neighbors. The first day of Blackboard World 2015 has closed. There have been many discussions, good and bad, and a ball of confusion. Some of the topics will be covered in upcoming keynotes, so I won’t steal anyone’s thunder. However I do want to go over some things that I heard […]

What Blackboard Needs to say at Blackboard World 2015

Posted on by Terry Patterson

Well folks, its that time of year again. The time when users of the now myriad of Blackboard products come together for Blackboard World. This year’s pilgrimage takes us to the company’s hometown, Washington DC, and the banks of the Potomac River. While this year’s event at the Gaylord National Resort should be somewhat familiar […]