Important update (05/03/2024): Turnitin and Anthology Blackboard have successfully resolved the issue in the new API integration.
Next steps: Please proceed with planning your transition to the new API integration prior to June 30, 2024 to avoid any interruption of the ExamSoft service. The Blackboard Building Blocks integration will be discontinued on June 30, 2024.
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Content Overview
- Deprecation of the Blackboard Building Blocks
- Reasons to migrate to the new ExamSoft Blackboard integration
- Find out how the migration hub will come in handy
- How will the migration process be arranged?
- Is there a timeline for migrating?
- Resources
Deprecation of the Blackboard Building Blocks
As you may know already, Blackboard is sunsetting the Building Blocks integration on June 30, 2024, which impacts the existing ExamSoft integration.
Reasons to migrate to the new ExamSoft Blackboard integration
We’re glad to announce the release of the API-based replacement integration for Blackboard's Building Blocks.
We'll provide you with support resources and detailed guidance to help you make a smooth transition.
The new integration will offer similar functionality, the only big difference will be the integration setup.
Note: Please also note that not migrating may result in the loss of certain ExamSoft functionality once the existing Building Block integration is sunset by Blackboard.
Find out how the migration hub will come in handy
This page is created to assist you as you migrate to the new integration. It provides comprehensive guidance, migration FAQs, and video tutorials. Regularly checking the hub will keep you informed about your next migration steps.
How will the migration process be arranged?
Stage 1. Preparing
Choose time to do this (prior to June 30, 2024) safely without interrupting the learning process.
Stage 2. Testing
You may want to add a ‘test’ integration option to allow previewing the data changes from the new integration.
Stage 3. Deploying
To successfully install the new integration, please consult guidelines in the Resources section below or watch a video tutorial.
Is there a timeline for migrating?
We recommend migration to a new Examsoft integration prior to June 30, 2024 to avoid any interruption of the ExamSoft service.
Resources
Documents
Videos
Walkthrough: Replacing Blackboard Building Blocks in the ExamSoft Enterprise Portal