The Blackboard Learning System:The Blackboard Learning System Integration With Datatel/ Enterprise Justification


Reasons for Upgrade to Enterprise Learning System:Reasons for Upgrade to Enterprise Learning System Advanced data management capability Registration to virtual classroom Centralization of Web-Based Services Customization of portal features Control-Datatel Web Advisor, Colleague, and Blackboard become integrated systems


Datatel & Blackboard Value Proposition:Datatel and Blackboard Value Proposition Unification of campus administration and online learning systems Datatel: Platform to plan, manage, and analyze business processes and improve services across the organization Blackboard: Platform for online teaching and learning, transaction processing and secure facilities access Integrating both systems into a single enterprise framework: provides complete end-to-end online campus environment enhances the adoption and effectiveness of an institution's Web initiatives – improved ROI creates operational efficiencies and streamlined system maintenance


Datatel & Blackboard Integration:Datatel and Blackboard Integration Integration points Enterprise data (users, courses, enrollments) From Colleague to Blackboard Single sign-on authentication (SSO) From WebAdvisor to Blackboard From Blackboard Portal to WebAdvisor Grade transfer From Blackboard gradebook to Datatel gradebook Each type of data managed in one system, automatically sent to the other system Services to optimize integration benefits Messaging system manages mechanics of data transfer Consulting to setup business rules and desired effect within Blackboard, based on each institution’s specific needs


Benefits For Administrators & Users:Benefits For Administrators and Users Reduced administrative overhead Simplified, automated, integrated process Coordinated client-specific business rules Time/labor savings Error reduction Commercial support from Datatel and Blackboard Better service to end-users Improved access to information and services Easier navigation between systems due to configurable interfaces and links


Event-Driven Data Flow:Event-Driven Data Flow Real-time process – immediate results in Blackboard database Individual event messages, not batch file Additional software layer to manage messaging


Software & Services Solution:Software and Services Solution Integration tools provide: Transfer of standard IMS Enterprise data from Datatel to Blackboard Single sign-on from WebAdvisor to Bb Customized implementation for your institution Transfer of additional/custom data (e.g. grades) Single sign-on from Blackboard Portal to Datatel or other Services. Business rules and configuration of Blackboard for desired effect Data Planning Workshop (data mapping, selection) Configuring Permissions and Authorization Data Lifecycle Planning (add/drop, end of term)


Datatel-Bb Software Requirements:Datatel-Bb Software Requirements From Datatel Datatel Colleague 17.0 at Envision 4.7.1 or higher DMI 2.2 or higher and SA Valet 1.02 or higher EDX 2.1 or higher WebAdvisor 2.12 or higher (for hyper linking) $5,000 per year to enable Bb-specific triggers and hyper linking From Blackboard Blackboard Learning System release 6.1 (enterprise) Datatel Data Integration Agent ($5,000 per year)