Blackboard

Prerequisites

• Obtain the LTI launch URL (and any other parameters) from the MentorAI team.
• Be an instructor with permission to add LTI tools in your Blackboard course.

Blackboard Ultra Workflow

• Open your course in Blackboard Ultra.

• Navigate to the folder or area where you want the mentor (e.g., Resources).

• Click Create → Teaching Tools with LTI Connection.

• Fill the form:

  • URL: paste the launch URL provided by MentorAI.
  • Name: e.g., EN Comp AI.
  • Description: paste a short, friendly description.
  • Open in a New Window: enable if you prefer the mentor in a separate tab.

• Click Save.

• Toggle Visible to Students so learners can access it.

Test the link:

• Click the item.
• The mentor opens—either embedded or in a new window, depending on your choice.

Blackboard Original (Legacy Interface)

• Open the course that still uses the classic layout.

• Go to Build Content → Web Link.

• Provide:

  • Name of your AI mentor.
  • URL (the MentorAI launch link).
  • Check This link is a tool provider to mark it as an LTI integration.
  • Add a description if desired.

• Click Submit.

• The link now appears in the course; select it to launch the mentor inside Blackboard.

Recap

• Ultra interface: Create → Teaching Tools with LTI Connection.
• Original interface: Build Content → Web Link → Tool Provider.
• Always use the launch URL and settings supplied by MentorAI.
• Make the item visible so students can see and use the AI assistant.

That’s it—your MentorAI assistant is ready for students in Blackboard, whether you’re on Ultra or the classic interface.