# Blackboard

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## 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.