Blackboard Enhancement Suite

Various layout and style changes intended to improve the usability of Blackboard

Blackboard Enhancement Suite: Chrome Extension for Improved Usability

"Blackboard Enhancement Suite" is a Chrome extension aimed at improving the usability and navigation on the Blackboard Learning Management System. Offering support for multiple versions and schools, it features key interventions like an adjusted List or Tree view default setting for Forums/Discussions, preserved navigational headers when opening classes in new tabs, and a revamped 'My Courses Plus' module for easier course access. The extension also comes with a convenient settings page for preferences and a dedicated support and feedback mechanism. With a seamless design, this extension is set to enhance the user experience on Blackboard.
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Extension stats

Rating: 2.88
(40)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2015-12-20)
Creation date: 2015-12-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 40.47K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

If you like this extension and want it to work with your school, create an issue on the support page and I will do my best to make it work.

Version 1.3.0:

  • A settings page has now been added to let you choose between making the "List View" or "Tree View" default in the Forum/Discussion page

Version 1.2.0:

  • Added support for all schools matching "blackboard..edu" and "bb..edu"
  • Added support for versions that don't use frames

Version 1.1.0:

  • Opening classes in new tabs now preserves the navigational header

Version 1.0.0:

  • Created extension
  • Currently supported schools: USC
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works for University of South Carolina
  • Supports the extension's development
Cons
  • Doesn't work for many users
  • Not opening
  • Doesn't show up on Chrome
  • Only one feature available
Most mentioned
  • doesn't work
  • not opening
  • cannot use this app
User reviews
It doesnt work
by Nelly Beteta, 2022-04-01

really!? chrome sucks i cant even use this thing for college and blackboard app doesn't work
by No Name, 2020-09-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Blackboard Enhancement Suite requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Blackboard Enhancement Suite has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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