In order for scores in SoftChalk modules or lessons to pass to Blackboard, you will need to make sure you add your SoftChalk items with LTI links, not ordinary hyperlinks. 


Whether you're using Blackboard Original or Ultra, you'll start out in SoftChalk. 


1. Log in to SoftChalk Cloud and open the lesson you want to add to Blackboard. 

2. Under Lesson Actions, copy the LTI Link (not the hyperlink).



Original (if you're using Ultra, scroll down)


Go back to Blackboard and go to the content area where you want to add your SoftChalk lesson. 


1. Choose Build Content and choose Web Link from the dropdown menu. 



Then…

  • Give the link a name and paste your copied LTI link in the URL field. 
  • Check This link is to a Tool Provider
  • Click Yes to Enable Evaluation
  • Add the Points Possible
  • Click Submit to save it.

 

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Now your SoftChalk lesson will be able to connect to Blackboard and pass scores back to the Grade Center.


Ultra


In the Content area, use the purple plus sign and select Create. 




In the window that opens on the right, choose Teaching Tools with LTI Connection.



To create the item, you will:


1. Give it a name

2. Paste the LTI link that you copied from SoftChalk Cloud

3. Check the Open in new window box

4. Check the Create gradebook entry for this item box

5. Choose your method of scoring and enter the full score

6. Choose a grade category



Be sure to indicate whether you want it hidden or shown to students, and then click Save. 


Now your SoftChalk lesson will be able to connect to Blackboard and pass scores back to the Gradebook.