Blackboard - Mass Notifications Implementation
This service covers the planning and implementation of Blackboard's Mass Notifications (MN) system. Service includes:
- Notification adoption planning
- Needs assessment
- Project management
- Orientation to MN
- One day of training
Please refer to service code 650.824 for complete service details.
- Required for all districts new to Blackboard MN
- Required for any existing Connect 5 customers as MN is not an upgrade of Connect 5
- Data integration requires source data systems such as student, HR/finance, transportation, attendance, etc. Data integration capabilities in those systems may incur additional costs.
- District to provide contact person to work with WNYRIC and vendor personnel
- Attend all meetings for the setup of Mass Notifications (MN)
- If using source systems for contact information, data must be entered in the correct format prior to the launch of MN
- Develop a plan to market and promote the Mass Notification system
- Determine a go-live date
- Provide access to desired data sources as necessary
- Conduct planning sessions and assessments
- Work with Blackboard and the district to schedule required meetings
- Assist district in determining data sources