Version 5.11
Date Updated: December 28, 2020
iOS and Android
The activity stream has been updated to include additional items and events from your courses. Stream notification preferences from web are now used when displaying updates.
We’ve also improved access to courses and organizations from previous terms when your institution has made them available.
Version 5.10
Release date: November 30, 2020
In this release we’ve added support for students to view submission annotations through Bb Annotate in Original courses.
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Fixed issue where discussion board push notifications for Original courses were not properly redirecting the user to the discussion board
- Resolved issue where links in the description of assessments could not be opened
Version 5.9.1
Release date: November 30, 2020
iOS
In this release we’ve fixed an issue that prevented some users from being able to login properly when using force to web authentication.
Version 5.9
Release date: November 16, 2020
In this release we’ve added support for Blackboard Assist – a new tool that allows your institution to promote and direct academic, support, and various other services to you.
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Resolved an issue where embedded OneDrive documents were not properly displaying
- Improved visibility of attachments for assignments
Android
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Resolved an issue when adding files from an SD card
- Fixed issue where multiple reply screens were shown when replying to a thread
Version 5.8.1
Release date: October 26, 2020
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Some files were marked as unsupported for converted Ultra courses
- Question text for tests in Original courses was not displaying properly
Version 5.8
Release date: October 19, 2020
The activity stream has been refreshed and is now quicker than ever. You can now pull to refresh to get the latest content from your stream and courses.
Alternative formats are now available for attachments in content items for Original courses.
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Test questions not displaying immediately when accessing a test for Original courses
- Multibyte characters displaying incorrectly in announcements
- Descriptions in Ultra assessments were not displaying correctly when using access codes
- Crash when accessing password protected tests for some users
- Some files were marked as unsupported for converted Ultra courses
- Question text for tests in Original courses was not displaying properly
Android
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Users unable to access microphone and video of device when accessing partner tools
- Error when trying to save / resume an assignment or test after the instructor has cleared attempt for an Original courses
- Multibyte characters displaying incorrectly in announcements
- Missing push notifications for some users
- Attempt count is missing from header in graded SCORM packages
Version 5.7.1
Release date: September 8, 2020
Resolved issue with passwords for Original course tests.
Version 5.7
Release date: September 3, 2020
We added support for access codes in Ultra tests and fixed some bugs.
More on Ultra tests in the app
Version 5.6.1
Release date: August 21, 2020
We squashed some bugs and made minor improvements.
Prior to this release, users were able to access Ultra course group discussions but their posts weren't properly added to threads. Group discussions are not supported in the app, so users now see a message to access group discussions in the web view of their course to ensure their replies post as expected.
Version 5.6
Release date: August 12, 2020
We made some minor updates and bug fixes in this release for both platforms.
In Ultra courses, we added a newness indicator for Announcements on the course overview. The new announcement is visually indicated on the Announcements page as well.
iOS
We updated the way you access your cloud storage accounts in the app. You no longer need to manage each individual account. Instead, you can access iCloud and other cloud storage through your device’s Files app.
Version 5.5
Release date: July 9, 2020
Depending on your institution’s Blackboard Learn configuration, your landing page in the app now matches the web experience. You'll see either the activity stream or course list based on what your institution selected as the default landing page.
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Ungraded items weren't shown for Ultra courses
- 401 error showed when content was opened in some courses
- Links in feedback weren't working properly
- Ally alternative format option wasn't available for some course content
Android
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Ungraded items weren't shown for Ultra courses
- Links in feedback weren't working properly
- Ally alternative format option wasn't available for some course content
Version 5.4
Release date: June 15, 2020
iOS
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Error when users attached files to an assignment from the photo album
- A content loading issue (401 error) for some users
- Bottom navigation bar wasn’t visible when users navigated through some content and tools
- Crash when users with low connectivity opened the activity stream
- App didn’t display Ally alternative formats option when users accessed content through activity stream or push notifications
Android
These issues were fixed in this release:
- Some third-party tools were unable to access media on devices
- Some media didn’t properly load in announcements
- Made some improvements to the rendering of content and files
Version 5.3.1
Release date: May 12 & 14, 2020
iOS | May 12, 2020
- Improved app performance in poor network conditions
- Fixed issue where screen was blank or frozen when users opened notifications
- Fixed crash that occurred when users navigated through the app in poor network conditions
Android | May 14, 2020
- Fixed issue where some users had problems loading content and assessments
- Improved the login authentication speed
Version 5.3
Release date: May 5, 2020
We’re very excited introduce Ally into the Blackboard App! Ally provides a way for you to generate alternative formats for course content. If you currently see Ally in the web browser view of your course, you can now use in the app, too!
For example, do you learn better by listening to audio instead of reading text? We’ve got you covered—Ally can generate a downloadable MP3 from a PDF your instructor provided.
Learn more about alternative file formats in the Blackboard app
iOS
- Fixed issue where announcement text was cut off on iPads in landscape mode
- Fixed issue where a blank screen showed after a user put the app into the background and then reopened
- Fixed crash when a user navigated through the app while offline
Android
- Fixed issue where text was cut off text in announcements for tablet users in landscape mode
- Fixed audio playback problem where external audio paused while using the app
Version 5.2.4
Release date: April 24, 2020
iOS
- Fixed a crash that some users experienced when loading the activity stream
Version 5.2.3
Release date: April 16, 2020
On both iOS and Android, we fixed these bugs:
- Fixed an issue where users saw an error when trying to open an organization from the grades/marks section
- Improved the performance when loading grades/marks
iOS
- Fixed a notification bug that caused users to experience an app freeze when trying to load assignments, tests, and announcements
Version 5.2.2
Release date: April 11, 2020
On both iOS and Android, we fixed an issue where users were frequently logged out and had to log back in. We also fixed various bugs and crashes.
iOS
- Resolved an issue where the app was not properly loading after being placed in the background and then re-opened.
- Fixed an issue where notifications resulted in a frozen app when tapped.
Android
- Fixed a crash for some devices running Android 6.0 or lower.
Version 5.2.1
Release date: April 8, 2020
Android
- Resolved crashalytics issues.
Version 5.2
Release date: April 6, 2020
We updated announcements with a new look and feel that makes access quicker than ever. We extended the announcements feature to Ultra courses, so now you can view announcements for both Ultra and Original courses.
We also fixed some bugs related to assignment submissions and grades display.
Version 5.1.1
Release date: March 18, 2020
In this release we fixed some bugs including an issue where some users were unable to load grades in their courses.
Version 5.1
Release date: February 27, 2020
We squashed some bugs and made minor improvements.
Version 5.0.1
Release date: February 12, 2020
We squashed some bugs and made minor improvements.
Version 5.0
Release date: January 30, 2020
We updated learning modules for your Ultra courses to give you a better visual indicator of your progress and requirements to view content and assessments.
SaaS administrators can turn off grade pill colors in the administrator panel now.
iOS
- Issue where iPad users were unable to launch YouTube videos in full screen
- Crash experienced when some users accepted the terms of use
- Missing countdown timer on timed tests
- Incorrect rounding of grades in the course overview
- Issue where some content was not rendering when downloaded and viewed offline
- Resolved issue where users were unable to export files to other apps
Android
- Microsoft Sway links in content that were unresponsive
- Incorrect rounding of grades in the course overview
- Crash that occurred when rotating to landscape mode when loading grades
