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Basic configuration of Blue Connector

The Blue Connector is a utility that allows Blue tasks to be accessed through an external system as well as using additional features of the LMS such as announcements, course blocking, calendar events and more. The Blue Connector operates between BPI (which is able to extract tasks and other data from the Blue database) and any of several LMS supported including Blackboard Learn, Brightspace, Canvas, and Moodle to automatically assign Blue tasks to the appropriate people.

Install the Blue Connector on the Blue server
Create a Blue Connector administrator
View which LMSs are available in the Blue Connector
View the languages that are available with the Blue Connector
View Blue Connector activity in the application logs
Schedule the synchronization of data between the Blue Connector and the LMS
Manage Consumers in the Blue Connector
Configure Blue Connector settings for the LMS
Configure Blue Connector messaging for the LMS

Login prompt override settings

The login prompt override settings allow the Blue admin to create divisions on the login prompt on a per project basis. The message that can be customized for each project acts as a header for all the tasks in that project. If more than one project has the same message, then they are grouped together.

Canvas login prompt override settings

Canvas login prompt with per project messages

Next steps...

The next steps in Integrating the Blue Connector with Learning Management Systems (LMS) once you have understood the Setting up of Blue connector includes:

  • Strengthening the Blue connector concepts:
    Utilize the Fundamentals of Blue Connector to access comprehensive resources detailing the foundational concepts of the Blue Connector. Familiarizing with the Blue Connector's supporting feature and additional functionalities, ensures a solid foundation before proceeding further.
  • Creating the Universal Task Pathway:
    Dive into the intricacies of Universal Task Pathway Creation within the Blue Portal Integrator (BPI). This page offers detailed guidance on setting up this pivotal component, which plays a crucial role in streamlining task management and facilitating efficient data exchange between Blue and external systems.
  • Comprehending LMS functionalities and Implementing Blue Connector - LMS Integration
    Gain insights into the functionalities offered by each LMS platform by accessing the LMS integration guide . Understanding these features is essential for aligning the integration process with the specific requirements of the chosen LMS.
    With a solid understanding of both the Blue Connector and the functionalities of the chosen LMS, proceed to implement the integration procedure. The articles under LMS integration guide also offers step-by-step instructions tailored to each LMS platform, guiding users through the process with clarity and precision.
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