AI for Blackboard · Free Tier

Bring AI Instantly into Blackboard — 15+ AI Tools via LTI 1.3

Connect to Blackboard Learn in 3 minutes via LTI 1.3 Advantage. Start free — grades sync back automatically.

Built for Blackboard — Highlights

Three features that make EduGears AI the best LTI choice for Blackboard.

LTI 1.3 Advantage Setup

No admin access required beyond External Tools configuration. Register once at Blackboard Admin → LTI Tool Providers in about 3 minutes.

Works with Original and Ultra

EduGears AI LTI 1.3 Advantage works with both Blackboard Learn Original and Blackboard Ultra — the same registration covers both.

Grade Center Sync

AI-graded assignments post scores back to the Blackboard Grade Center via LTI Assignment and Grade Services — instant, no manual export.

Why EduGears for Blackboard

LTI 1.3 Advantage: no admin access required beyond External Tools configuration. Register the tool at Blackboard Admin → LTI Tool Providers in about 3 minutes — no server-side install needed.
Grade passback to Blackboard gradebook. AI-graded assessments post grades back automatically via LTI AGS.
FERPA compliant — safe for higher education. All data encrypted in transit and at rest. Student content is never used to train AI models.
AI question generation with 9 question types. MCQ, short answer, essay, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, assertion & reason, and more — exportable as QTI 2.1.
Bring Your Own Key for unlimited usage. Connect your OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, or Sarvam AI key and pay only the provider's per-token rate.

All 15 AI Tools — Included

Every plan, including the free tier, unlocks all 15 AI tools inside Blackboard.

AI Course Modules
AI Question Generator
Question Banks
Practice Sets
Quizzes with Grade Passback
Rubrics
AI Slides Generator
AI Study Guide Generator
AI Worksheet Generator
AI Grading with Grade Passback
AI Tutor
AI Lesson Planner
AI Assistant
Rich Text Editor with AI Images
Curriculum Intelligence

Setup in 3 Minutes

Three steps from zero to AI inside Blackboard.

1
Install & Register
Register at Blackboard Admin → LTI Tool Providers using the EduGears registration URL.
2
Add to Any Course
Instructors add EduGears AI as an activity in any Blackboard course. Choose which tools to enable via deep linking.
3
Launch AI Tools
Students and instructors click the activity. Authentication happens automatically through Blackboard.

See the full Blackboard setup guide

Blackboard FAQ

Common questions about adding AI to Blackboard via EduGears.

How do I add EduGears AI to Blackboard?

Go to Blackboard Admin → LTI Tool Providers → Register a new provider. Paste the EduGears AI Client ID and registration URL. This takes about 3 minutes.

Does it work with Blackboard Ultra?

Yes. EduGears AI LTI 1.3 Advantage works with both Blackboard Learn Original and Blackboard Ultra.

Do grades sync to Blackboard's Grade Center?

Yes, via LTI AGS.

Is it free to use with Blackboard?

Yes. Free tier is available.

Is it FERPA compliant for higher education?

Yes. FERPA and COPPA compliant, data encrypted in transit and at rest.

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