Blackboard and MiCTA/ATAlliance Partnership Set to Enhance E-Learning Solutions for Members

Strategic Insights -

A new agreement between Blackboard Inc. and MiCTA/ATAlliance aims to provide increased value to MiCTA/ATAlliance members who purchase Blackboard e-learning products and services. The partnership covers a range of Blackboard products, including the Blackboard Learning System, Blackboard Community System, and Blackboard ASP Services. MiCTA/ATAlliance members will benefit from enhanced collaboration and analysis tools, community environments, and grade book management features. This partnership recognizes the importance of MiCTA/ATAlliance's role in the non-profit sector and demonstrates Blackboard's commitment to working closely with the organization and its members.

Key Takeaways:

  • Blackboard has reached an agreement with MiCTA/ATAlliance to provide increased value to MiCTA/ATAlliance members who purchase Blackboard e-learning products and services.
  • The partnership covers the Blackboard Learning System, Blackboard Learning System -- Basic Edition, Blackboard Community System, Blackboard ASP Services, and Blackboard Global Services.
  • MiCTA is a nonprofit organization that represents government, higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, libraries, and other nonprofits in the technology arena.
  • The ATAlliance is an organization formed by MiCTA and four educational compacts to identify education needs through policy, standards, and cost-saving programs on a national scale.
  • Blackboard was awarded approved vendor status by MiCTA/ATAlliance after a comprehensive request for proposal process that recognized Blackboard products and services for high levels of value, quality, and service.
  • Blackboard will work directly with MiCTA/ATAlliance and its members, participating in conferences, providing regular product briefings, and soliciting member feedback for Blackboard product development efforts.

Statistics:

Based on the information provided:

  • Blackboard operates in multiple regions globally, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Blackboard provides software and services to various clients, including colleges, universities, schools, textbook publishers, and student-focused merchants that serve education providers and their students.
  • The partnership aims to enhance e-learning solutions for MiCTA/ATAlliance members, improving collaboration, community engagement, and grade book management.

Sources:

1. "Blackboard Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with MiCTA/ATAlliance" (press release, date missing, likely October 18, 2004)