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Blackboard Connect / ParentLink (Now a part of Finalsite)
Product Details
Overview
Blackboard Connect 5 is the newest version of our mass notification service. They built Connect 5 using feedback from you, their users, to make it faster and easier than ever to send a message. With Blackboard Connect you can send messages faster and easier than ever and streamline one-page message sending. They have custom, pre-set scenario templates and expanded message reach via Facebook, Twitter and RSS. Blackboard Connect 5 allows you to deliver more targeted and relevant content. You also have access to customizable community portal and group subscriptions with enhanced geo-mapping tools and real-time message delivery reports.
Features
Instant Notification
When every second counts, connect with confidence.
Personalized Outreach
Reach each person how, when, and where they choose.
Easy Automation
Send data-driven and recurring notifications.
Proven Reliability
Send thousands of messages every minute without worry.
Community Engagement
Keep your community informed, involved, and secure.
Flexible Communication
Communicate with staff or your community.
Any Device Access
Create, schedule and send messages from any device.
Reporting Features
View delivery results, usage, trends and opt-outs.
Two-Way Messaging
Create a two-way dialog with your community by enabling recipients to respond to messages, and gather community feedback through voice, email and text surveys.
Reporting and Dashboards
Easy to use reporting interface helps you make decisions faster.
Mobile Sender App
Blackboard Mass Notifications includes a mobile application that allows you to create, schedule and send messages no matter where you are, from any mobile device.
Language Translation
Bridge language barriers and engage hard-to-reach demographics using automatic translation to over 60 languages.
Social Media Integration
Social media is a growing communication channel that many people turn to for instantaneous news and updates. Blackboard makes it easy to post your notifications to your district's social channels.
Geo-Mapping
Send messages to specific groups and regions. Blackboard's Mass Notification's advanced mapping tools let you reach an audience by outlining an area on a map, such as district zones, bus routes or other geographic boundaries.
Support Options
- Phone
- Web
Uptime Status
Districts
This list is compiled annually through our web surveys, internet research, and phone interviews with California school districts.
School Districts in California that use Blackboard Connect*
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