What's New in the Blackboard App

Blackboard App 7.2.1

Date Updated: 11 May 2022

iOS

In this release, we fixed an issue that prevented some users from being able to login properly.

Blackboard App 7.2

Date Updated: 25 April 2022

iOS and Android

In this release, we fixed these issues:

An issue with displaying feedback comments that are saved as draft
An issue with discussion threads not loading
Single Sign On (SSO) login issue for mobile app (only iOS)

Version 7.1.2

Date Updated: 17 March 2022

Android

In this release, we fixed an issue where content was not downloading for offline view.

Version 7.1.1

Date Updated: 17 March 2022

iOS

In this release, we’ve fixed an issue where content was not downloading for offline view.

Version 7.1.1

Date Updated: 11 March 2022

Android

In this release, we fixed a bug where the institution page was crashing for some users. Now the page no longer crashes.

Version 7.1

Date Updated: 7 March 2022

iOS and Android

In this release,

Students can now access the institution pages from the mobile app.
Point-based and point-range rubrics of Ultra courses is now supported.
We fixed a few bugs related to LTI.

Version 7.0

Date Updated: 11 February 2022

iOS and Android

In this release, we updated mobile to support the new setting for tests and assignments that allow instructors to prohibit submissions after due dates.

We also fixed a bug where students couldn't see the list of recordings available in a course. Now students can view the list.

Version 6.12

Release date: December 15, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve squashed a few bugs and resolved app crashes.

Version 6.11

Release date: November 10, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve made small improvements to Progress Tracking.

We’ve also resolved bugs displaying incorrect rubric criteria.

Version 6.10.1

Release date: October 28, 2021

Android

In this release we’ve fixed an issue of collab sessions not loading within the course.

Version 6.10

Release date: October 20, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve made some small improvements and squashed a few bugs.

Version 6.9.1

Release date: October 7, 2021

Android

In this release we’ve fixed an issue of Collaborate sessions not loading within the course for Android users.

Version 6.9

Release date: September 27, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve improved the app login process for you!

We’ve also made some small improvements and squashed a few bugs.

You will need minimum iOS version 12.0 to access the new improvements.

Version 6.8.1

Release date: September 6, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve squashed some bugs and made some minor improvements.

Version 6.8

Release date: August 30, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve added journals to your courses!

You’ll now be able to:

Communicate privately with your instructor via journal
Add rich text and media when composing entries and comments

We’ve also made some small improvements and bug fixes.

Journals are only available for Ultra course view in the Blackboard app.

Version 6.7

Release date: August 6, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve added progress tracking to your courses!

You’ll now be able to:

Keep track of where you are with your course contents and assessments
Mark content items complete
Auto complete certain content items

We’ve also made some small improvements and bug fixes.

Version 6.6

Release date: July 26, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve revamped the discussion board for Ultra courses!

You’ll now be able to:

Access group discussions and graded discussions
Add rich text and media when composing discussion threads and replies

Version 6.5

Release date: June 23, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release, we’ve added improvements to grading:

Your overall grade value will now be displayed in percentage.
We’ve also made some small improvements and bug fixes.

Version 6.4

Release date: May 26, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release, we’ve added improvements to Collaborate! You’ll now be able to:

Access all recordings available in Collaborate
Receive reminders for live Collaborate sessions We’ve also made some small improvements and bug fixes.

These functionalities are only available for Ultra courses and requires minimum Learn version 3900.12.0.

Version 6.3

Release date: April 26, 2021

iOS

In this release we’ve fixed:

An issue where grades for tests are not shown when the test has been made unavailable in an Original course
An error when opening BeeLine Reader alternative formats
A problem where incorrect announcements were loading when opened on the activity stream
An issue where course pages do not properly load after viewing content

Android

In this release, we’ve fixed a crash when opening courses, squashed some small bugs, and made some minor improvements.

Version 6.2.2

Release date: March 31, 2021

iOS

In this release, we’ve fixed a crash when opening courses, squashed some small bugs, and made some minor improvements.

Version 6.2.1

Release date: March 31, 2021

Android

In this release we’ve fixed a crash when opening courses, squashed some small bugs, and made some minor improvements.

Version 6.2

Release date: March 8, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release, we’ve added messages to your courses.

You’ll now be able to:

Access all messages from your courses
Add rich text and media when composing messages
Receive push notifications for new messages

We’ve also made some small improvements and bug fixes.

Version 6.1

Release date: February 17, 2021

iOS

In this release, we’ve:

Improved support for content linked in files when offline
Fixed an issue where users were unable to access grade details and feedback in Ultra courses
Fixed an issue that incorrectly labeled “draft” discussion board posts as “submitted”.

If you are experiencing issues logging in to the app, please reach out to your school/institution as they manage access to your courses.

Android

In this release we’ve:

Improved support for content linked in files when offline.
Fixed an issue where users were unable to access grade details and feedback in Ultra courses.
Resolved an issue where discussion board items were not updating after deleting.
Fixed an error when accessing Blackboard Assist.

If you are experiencing issues logging in to the app, please reach out to your school/institution as they manage access to your courses.

Version 6.0.1

Release date: February 4, 2021

iOS

In this release we’ve fixed an issue that resulted in displaying multiple different questions randomly in a Test.

Version 6.0

Date Updated: February 1, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release we’ve made some bug fixes and improvements.

Version 5.11.2

Date Updated: January 25, 2021

iOS and Android

In this release, we’ve fixed an issue that resulted in some users being frequently logged out.

Version 5.11.1

Date Updated: January 20, 2021

iOS and Android

An issue was fixed that prevented some users from being able to access upcoming courses.

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 the 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.

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.

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

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