Textbooks, Publishers and other third-party rules

Follett Discover

Follett Discover is an integrated textbook selection and adoption platform that streamlines the process for faculty to choose and manage course materials directly within their Blackboard courses. This tool enables instructors to easily browse, compare, and adopt textbooks while providing students with seamless access to required materials. Faculty can elect their textbooks for the Campus Access program, which automatically charges students and ensures every student has access to required materials from day one of class, with students able to opt out if they prefer. The Campus Access program also includes OpenStax materials, providing access to high-quality, open-source textbooks.

To add Follett Discover to a Blackboard Ultra course:

1. Go into their course

2. Click the + button where they want to add it > Content Market

3. Find Follett Discover. If they want the link at the top of their course, click the + in the lower right-corner. This will put the link for the Follett Discover in the course

4. Click the Follett Discover link in the course and choose their textbooks. They may need to filter for the correct term first.

Faculty can view a demonstration of the adoption process: https://follett.com/video/follett-discover-the-faculty-experience/

Cengage

Cengage learning platforms like MindTap and WebAssign integrate with Blackboard Ultra, allowing instructors to access and manage Cengage content and activities directly within their Blackboard courses. This integration streamlines the learning experience by enabling single sign-on, grade synchronization with the Blackboard gradebook, and deep linking to specific Cengage learning materials.

1. Accessing Cengage Content:

   • Navigate to a content area within your Blackboard Ultra course.

   • Click the plus sign ( + ) and select "Content Market".

   • Choose "Cengage Content" from the list of providers.

   • Sign in to your Cengage instructor account if prompted.

2. Adding Cengage Content:

   • Select the desired Cengage product (e.g., MindTap, Owlv2).

   • Choose the specific textbook or resource.

   • Filter results by product type (e.g., MindTap) or license type (e.g., Student Purchase Required).

   • You can also choose to link to an existing Cengage course or create a new one within Blackboard.

3. Deep Linking to Activities:

   • To link to specific activities (e.g., assignments, quizzes) within a Cengage course, navigate to the module you wish to put content into, then click the plus ( + ) and select "Cengage Content".

   • Choose the specific activities you want to include.

   • Select the desired category for the activities (e.g., assignments, homework).

Cengage's Integrate with Your Blackboard Course Guide

McGraw-Hill

To use McGraw Hill Connect within Blackboard Ultra for instructors, you'll need to pair your Blackboard course with your Connect account. This allows you to seamlessly integrate McGraw Hill content and assignments into your Blackboard Ultra course, with grades automatically syncing to the Blackboard gradebook.

Here's how to pair and use McGraw Hill Connect with Blackboard Ultra:

1. Pairing your Connect Course:

   • Access Blackboard Ultra: Log into your Blackboard account and navigate to the desired course.

   • Locate Tools: Under "Details & Actions," find and click on "Books & Tools".

   • Browse Course Tools: Scroll down and click "Browse all course tools".

   • Select McGraw Hill Connect: Locate the "McGraw Hill Education" tile and select "Connect".

   • Launch Connect: Click the Connect launch button in the lower right corner.
     Sign In/Create Account: If you have a Connect account, sign in. Otherwise, create a new account.

   • Pair with a Connect Section: Choose to pair with a new or existing Connect section. If you choose an existing section, select the specific section you want to pair.

   • Save: Click "Save" to complete the pairing process.

2. Accessing and Using Connect within Blackboard:

   • Access Connect:
     Return to the "Books & Tools" section and select "Connect" to access your paired Connect course.

   • Add Content:
     You can now add content and assignments from McGraw Hill Connect directly into your Blackboard course content area.

   • Deep Linking:
     The deep linking functionality allows you to link to specific content within Connect that matches your course needs.

   • Grade Sync:
     Grades for all McGraw Hill Connect assignments will automatically post to the Blackboard Grade Center.

McGraw-Hill's Connect Your Section with McGraw-Hill Guide

Pearson

Pearson's MyLab and Mastering (MLM) content can be integrated with Blackboard Ultra courses for instructors, allowing for single sign-on, deep content linking, and manual grade synchronization. To set this up, instructors need to add the Pearson Course Pairing link within their Blackboard Ultra course and then link their Pearson and Blackboard accounts. This integration works with both Ultra and Original course views, providing flexibility for institutions transitioning to Ultra.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Linking Pearson and Blackboard Accounts:

   • Link Accounts:
     Click on the Pearson Course Pairing link, and if prompted, select "Get Started" to link your accounts.

   • Login to Pearson:
     You'll be asked to log in to your Pearson account (or create one if you don't have one).

   • Pair Courses:
     After linking accounts, you'll need to pair your Blackboard course with the corresponding Pearson course.

2. Accessing Pearson Content:

   • View Course and Institution Tools:
     Under "Books & Tools," select "View course & institution tools".

   • Choose Pearson Integration:
     Select "Access Pearson" or "Pearson Revel and eText" depending on the specific integration.

   • Open Pearson:
     If prompted, select "Open Pearson" to access the content.

Pearson's Get Started with Blackboard Ultra Guide

Wiley

Wiley and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra offer an integrated experience for instructors, streamlining course management and enhancing student engagement. WileyPLUS, a research-based online learning platform, integrates with Blackboard to provide access to a wide range of learning resources, including practice assignments, homework, and exams. This integration aims to create a unified learning experience for both instructors and students.