Extend your existing Blackboard Learn implementation to mobile devices.
Check the current Service Status for Learn - Mobile Service on the Global tab (available in English only).
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.12
Date Released: July 24, 2018
Supported Blackboard Learn Versions
These Blackboard Learn versions support the Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.12 or the equivalent bundled B2.
| Blackboard Learn 9.1 Version | Mobile Web Services B2 Version | Available on Behind the Blackboard or Software Updates |
Bundled in Installer Only | Supports Blackboard Instructor Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS 3400.9.0+ | 3400.9.0 + |
|
|
|
| Q4 2019 All CUs |
3800.0.0 + |
|
|
|
| Q2 2019 All CUs |
3700.0.0 + |
|
|
|
| Q4 2018 All CUs |
3500.0.0 + |
|
|
|
| Q2 2018 CU4 - CU15 |
3400.0.4 - 3400.0.11 |
|
|
|
| Q2 2018 CU2 - CU3 |
3400.0.2 - 3400.0.3 |
|
|
|
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.12 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard app
- Resolves issue where some users receive an error on the Activity Stream in the Blackboard app when attempting to view it.
- Addition of a new filter for assignment file submissions to prevent cross-site Scripting (XSS).
- Adds support for auto submit, force complete, and time-limited assessments.
- Resolves issue where some embedded HTML 5 video didn't play.
- Resolves issue that displayed a score of 0 when a user previewed a test configured with an average attempt score as the grade.
- Fixes issue where forum notifications were sent to users in disabled courses.
Blackboard Instructor
- Resolves issue that displayed an incorrect count of submissions that require grading and posting.
Known Issues
Mobile Web Services B2 version 94.9.12 does not not yet support grading in the Instructor app. The grading feature is currently supported by Blackboard Learn SaaS 3400.7.0+ only. The upcoming Q2 2018 CU4 (scheduled for release in September 2018*) will also support the grading feature.
More on availability of grading in Blackboard Instructor (login required)
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.11
Date Released: May 9, 2018
Supported Blackboard Learn Versions
These Blackboard Learn versions support the Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.11 or the equivalent bundled B2.
| Blackboard Learn 9.1 Version | Mobile Web Services B2 Version | Available on Behind the Blackboard or Software Updates |
Bundled in Installer Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS 3400.7.0 See SaaS release schedule |
3400.7.0 |
|
|
| SaaS 3400.5.0 See SaaS release schedule |
3400.5.0 |
|
|
| Q2 2018 CU1 | 3400.0.1 |
|
|
| Q4 2017 CU3 | 3300.0.3 |
|
|
| Q2 2017 CU8 | 3200.0.8 |
|
|
| Q2 2017 CU7** | 3200.0.7 (94.9.11) |
|
|
**Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.11 supports only Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q2 2017 CU7. Previous CU versions of Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q2 2017 are not supported by this update.
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.11 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard app
- Supports discussion board file attachments from a device or cloud storage.
- Remediates issue where test questions that contained inequality symbols, such as < or >, didn’t display appropriately.
- Fixes issue that allowed some users to access tests beyond their availability date through a link available in the grade override when exceptions were made for other users for test access.
- Resolves issue where users were able to view unavailable assignments through the activity stream.
- Provides users the ability to view completion status of surveys assigned to them.
- Supports blocking assessments with unsupported questions such as one at a time, prohibit backtracking, and timer with auto submission.
Blackboard Instructor
- Provides instructors and custom role users with appropriate permissions the ability to schedule announcements with start and end times and to email announcements to students.
- Resolves issue where some custom roles received an error in Original courses on Ultra-enabled environments.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.11 supports only Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q2 2017 CU7. Previous CU versions of Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q2 2017 are not supported by this update.
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.11 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module.
- Alternatively, you can access the build on the Behind the Blackboard download page.
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.10
Date Released: April 17, 2018
Supported Blackboard Learn Versions
These Blackboard Learn versions support the Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.10 or the equivalent bundled B2.
| Blackboard Learn 9.1 Version | Mobile Web Services B2 Version | Available on Behind the Blackboard or Software Updates |
Bundled in Installer Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS 3300.11.0 See SaaS release schedule |
3300.11.0 |
|
|
| SaaS FDO See SaaS release schedule |
3400.0.0 |
|
|
| Q2 2018 | 3400.0.0 |
|
|
| Q4 2017 CU2 | 3300.0.2 |
|
|
| Q2 2017 CU6 | 3200.0.6 |
|
|
| Q4 2016 (all CUs) | 94.9.10 |
|
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.10 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard app
- Resolves issue where some users were denied access to content and tools through course links.
- Resolves issue where custom column grades set to display as Text were not displayed correctly.
- Improves time delay when custom role privileges are changed in Blackboard Learn and when they're available in app.
Blackboard Instructor
- Improved linking into course tools when opened with the in-app web browser.
- Resolves issues where mobile compatible test questions could not be added after an initial question was added.
Version 94.9.10 applies only to environments running Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q4 2016 at this time.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.10 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module.
- Alternatively, you can access the build on the Behind the Blackboard download page.
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.9
Date Released: December 18, 2017
Supported Blackboard Learn Versions
These Blackboard Learn versions support the Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.9 or the equivalent bundled B2.
| Blackboard Learn 9.1 Version | Mobile Web Services B2 Version | Available on Behind the Blackboard or Software Updates |
Bundled in Installer Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS See SaaS release schedule |
3300.6.0 |
|
|
| Q4 2017 CU2 | 3300.0.2 | ||
| Q2 2017 CU6 | 3200.0.6 | ||
| Q4 2016 (all CUs) Q2 2016 (all CUs) |
94.9.9 |
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.9 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and Blackboard Instructor app.
- Resolves an issue where the users’ avatars showed in anonymous discussions if the course language was set to a non-English language.
Version 94.9.9 applies only to Blackboard Learn environments running SaaS 3300.6 or Blackboard Learn 9.1 versions Q2 2016 or Q4 2016 at this time.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.9 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module.
- Alternatively, you can access the build from the Behind the Blackboard download page.
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.8
Date Released: November 14, 2017
Supported Blackboard Learn Versions
These Blackboard Learn versions support the Mobile Web Services Building Block 94.9.8 or the equivalent bundled B2.
| Blackboard Learn 9.1 Version | Mobile Web Services B2 Version | Available on Behind the Blackboard or Software Updates |
Bundled in Installer Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS* See SaaS release schedule |
3300.2.0 | ||
| SaaS FDO** See SaaS release schedule |
3300.0.2 | ||
| Q4 2017 CU1* | 3300.0.1 | ||
| Q4 2017 CU2** | 3300.0.2 | ||
| Q2 2017 CU4* | 3200.0.4 | ||
| Q2 2017 CU6** | 3200.0.6 | ||
| Q4 2016 (all CUs) Q2 2016 (all CUs) |
94.9.8 |
*Support for custom roles in the Blackboard Instructor app were not included in these bundled B2 versions. Custom roles are included in the subsequent CU releases and SaaS deployments. See the Blackboard Instructor known issue for more information. Keep in mind that releases are tentative and are subject to change.
**Support for custom roles in the Blackboard Instructor app is included in these bundled B2 versions.
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.8 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard App
- Provides support for organization enrollments in the upcoming Blackboard app version 3.2.
- Resolves issue where students were unable to submit an attempt if the instructor had ignored previous attempts.
- Fixes issue where grades with many integers were displayed in scientific notation.
Blackboard Instructor
- Adds support for users that are enrolled in a course or organization and are assigned a custom role in the upcoming Blackboard Instructor app version 1.4.
- Resolves issue where group content visibility was incorrectly identified.
- Removes unavailable system level announcements targeted at courses.
- Fixes issue where duplicate messages are displayed in unavailable discussion threads.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.8 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module.
- Alternatively, you can access the build from the Behind the Blackboard download page.
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.7
- Date Released: July 24, 2017
- Building Block Version: 3200.0.3-rel.137+4185aa5
- Minimum Blackboard Learn Versions:
- Blackboard Learn 9.1: October 2014 | Q4 2015 | Q2 2016 | Q4 2016 | Q4 2016 CU4 | Q2 2017 CU3
- Blackboard Learn SaaS: 3200.10.0 +
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.7 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and expands support for the Blackboard app and the Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard App for Students
- Improves logging of events into the activity accumulator for analytics reports.
- Resolves issue where course grades were unavailable if the My Grades tool link was hidden.
Blackboard Instructor
- Resolves issue where the indicated visibility of the assessment by the student was incorrect.
- Resolves issue where some imported courses weren't accessible by the instructor.
- Fixes issue where some hidden discussion boards were displaying a blank page.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.7 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module on July 24, 2017.
- Alternatively, you can access the build from the Behind the Blackboard download page.
Blackboard Mobile Web Services 94.9.6
- Date Released: June 8, 2017
- Minimum Blackboard Learn 9.1 Versions: October 2014, Q4 2015, Q2 2016, and Q4 2016
Improvements and Resolved Issues
Version 94.9.6 resolves various issues with the Blackboard app and expands support for the Blackboard app and the Blackboard Instructor app.
Blackboard App for Students
- Adds support for calculated grade totals.
- Resolves issue where URLs were missing from content created by third-party building blocks.
- Resolves issue that allowed unavailable discussions boards to be accessed from Grades.
- Improves logging of events in the activity accumulator for analytics reports.
Blackboard Instructor
- This update to the Mobile Web Services Building Block will be required to enable access to the Blackboard Instructor mobile app.
Known Issues
No known issues were found.
Access the Build
- The Mobile Web Services Building Block version 94.9.10 appears as a building block update in the Software Updates module.
- Alternatively, you can access the build on the Behind the Blackboard download page.
About Mobile Web Services Building Block
The Blackboard Mobile Web Services Building Block enables users to connect to their course content on their mobile devices with the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app.
- Help for Blackboard App. This app is tailored to students' needs by providing timely information in an activity stream and a consolidated list of due dates. Students can also access course content, take tests, and submit assignments on iOS and Android devices.
- Help for Blackboard Instructor. Blackboard Instructor is a mobile app that enables instructors to view course content, grade assignments, connect with students in discussions, and interact with their classes in Blackboard Collaborate. Users see all of their current courses where they're enrolled as an instructor, TA, or other role with the appropriate permissions.
Installation
Self-Hosted Clients
On a fresh install of Blackboard Learn, the Mobile Web Services Building Block is inactive by default, and will need to be activated and registered with the Mobile Learn Central Service, which can be completed from within the building block.
For Blackboard Learn instances that already have an older version of the Mobile Web Services Building Block, updating to the latest version will retain the same state as the previous version. If the previous version was active and registered, the new version will retain the registration without any additional action on the administrator's part.
Disable and Remove the Building Block
If an administrator disables or removes the building block, users will not be able to search and find their Blackboard Learn instance when using the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app. The administrator must re-enable, or re-install the building block.
Roles
Administrators install the building block and register the institution. Users install the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app depending on their system role.
Dependencies
The Mobile Web Services Building Block must be registered with the Mobile Learn Central Service, which can be completed from the building block.
Configure and Register Blackboard Mobile Web Services
Access the Build
- Refer to the version-specific release notes for the build location.
Blackboard Mobile strongly recommends that all clients, self-hosted and those that use Managed Hosting, upgrade the Mobile Web Services Building Block. For recommendations and best practices when upgrading building blocks, please see Article #35604 - Recommended Building Block Upgrade Order and Best Practices.
Blackboard services will need to be restarted on each server in the environment in a rolling fashion.
If you have any questions about upgrading, please submit a support case on Behind the Blackboard.
Managed Hosting Clients
Managed Hosting clients should create a case on Behind the Blackboard to schedule the recommended server restarts after the building block is updated. To expedite the scheduling process, please include a desired day and time for the restarts to begin.
If you have any questions about upgrading, please submit a support case on Behind the Blackboard.
Release Notes for Earlier Versions
Release notes for earlier versions are available in English only.
Statements about future development
*Statements regarding our product development initiatives, including new products and future product upgrades, updates or enhancements represent our current intentions, but may be modified, delayed or abandoned without prior notice and there is no assurance that such offering, upgrades, updates or functionality will become available unless and until they have been made generally available to our customers.
