# Blackboard Learn MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Blackboard Learn MCP. Manage courses, announcements, attendance, and grades directly from your AI agent. Connect your LMS to your workspace to handle student records and academic scheduling without switching tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** collaboration - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** lms, e-learning, course-management, grading, attendance ## Description This Connector connects your Blackboard Learn environment to your favorite AI tools so you can handle the heavy lifting of course administration through a simple chat. Instead of digging through nested menus to find a specific student's grade or trying to remember which course a meeting belongs to, you just ask your agent. You can pull up a list of active courses, check who showed up to a specific session, or push out a new announcement to an entire class in seconds. It handles the tedious parts of academic management, like enrolling users or updating calendar deadlines, letting you focus on teaching. Because Vinkius hosts this in a large catalog, you can plug it in and get your LMS data right where you already do your work. ## Tools ### list_courses See every course in your environment. Use this to find the right class when you have a large catalog. ### create_calendar_item Add a new event to your schedule. Use this to set deadlines or meetings on the fly. ### create_course_announcement Post a new message to your students. This keeps everyone informed without leaving your chat. ### create_meeting Set up a new attendance session. Use this to establish a new meeting for tracking participation. ### create_user Add a new user to your system. This helps when you need to onboard someone quickly without manual entry. ### delete_calendar_item Remove an event from your schedule. Use this to clean up your calendar when plans change. ### enroll_user Put a specific user into a course. It's the fastest way to handle new student registrations. ### get_column_grades See the grades for a specific column. Use this to check how a class performed on a specific assignment. ### get_course Pull up the details for a single course. It gives you the core information you need about a specific class. ### get_meeting_attendance See who was present at a specific meeting. This is great for verifying participation in remote sessions. ### get_recent_grade_changes See what grades were recently updated. Use this to keep an eye on student progress over the last few days. ### list_system_announcements See all announcements across the entire system. It helps you stay updated on broad institutional news. ### list_calendar_items See all your scheduled events. This gives you a quick overview of upcoming deadlines and meetings. ### list_course_memberships See who is currently in a specific course. It's the easiest way to check your current roster. ### list_gradebook_columns See all the different grade categories. This helps you understand how the gradebook is structured. ### list_meetings See all the attendance meetings for a course. It helps you find specific sessions for reporting. ### list_user_courses See what courses a specific user is taking. Use this to check a student's current academic load. ### list_users See every user in your system. This is useful for broad administrative audits or user lookups. ### mark_attendance Record that a user was present. Use this to quickly update your records during or after a session. ### update_course_announcement Change an existing announcement for a class. It's perfect for correcting errors or adding last-minute info. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List the active courses I'm teaching. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your active courses. Here is the current list: | Course Name | ID | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Introduction to Computer Science | CS101 | Active | | Advanced Mathematics | MATH302 | Active | Would you like to see the specific details or the current roster for one of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Create a course announcement for CS101 about the moved exam. ``` **Response:** ``` ✅ **Announcement Created** **Course:** CS101 **Title:** Final Exam Update **Message:** The exam is moved to Friday. Your students will see this update in their course feed immediately. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who was present for meeting 98765? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the attendance for meeting 98765. Here is the summary: * **Total Records:** 25 * **Present:** 22 * **Absent:** 2 * **Late:** 1 Would you like me to list the names of the students who were marked absent? ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull course details Get specific info about any course in your system. ### Update class announcements Post and edit news for your students instantly. ### Track student attendance See who attended meetings and mark new records. ### Monitor gradebook changes Check who is moving forward with recent grade updates. ### Manage user enrollments Add new users to courses or view current memberships. ### Handle calendar events Create, list, and delete deadlines or meetings. ## Use Cases ### Instant Roll Call An instructor asks the agent to mark everyone as present for a specific meeting ID using mark_attendance. ### Rapid Enrollment An admin needs to add 50 students to a course and uses enroll_user to do it quickly from a chat window. ### Progress Check A teacher asks for the recent grade changes to see if anyone missed a deadline using get_recent_grade_changes. ### News Blast A professor creates a Final Exam Update announcement using create_course_announcement to notify the whole class. ## Benefits - Stop clicking through nested menus to find student data. Use list_user_courses to see exactly what a student is doing in seconds. - Post updates to your entire class instantly. Use create_course_announcement to get news out without opening the LMS. - Keep your roster accurate with ease. Use enroll_user and create_user to handle new registrations from a chat window. - Monitor student progress without hunting for files. Use get_recent_grade_changes to see who is moving forward. - Stay on top of deadlines automatically. Use list_calendar_items and create_calendar_item to keep your schedule organized. - Verify participation with one command. Use mark_attendance and get_meeting_attendance to handle your roll call. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct text interface for your entire LMS. 1. Subscribe to the Blackboard Learn MCP on Vinkius. 2. Provide your Blackboard Learn Base URL and Personal Access Token. 3. Start asking your agent to manage courses, grades, or attendance. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Blackboard Learn MCP to manage my classes?** Yes, it lets you handle courses, announcements, and attendance through your AI client. **Does the Blackboard Learn MCP work with Claude?** Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. **How do I see my students' grades?** You can ask your agent to list gradebook columns or fetch specific grades for a course. **Can I add new students using the Blackboard Learn MCP?** Yes, you can use it to create new user profiles and enroll them in specific courses. **Can I manage my school calendar?** Yes, you can list, create, and delete calendar items like deadlines and meetings. **How do I set up the Blackboard Learn MCP?** You'll need your Blackboard Learn Base URL and a Personal Access Token to connect it via Vinkius. **Can I post announcements to my students?** Yes, you can create or update course announcements to keep your students informed. **How can I check the attendance records for a specific class meeting?** You can use the `get_meeting_attendance` tool by providing the Course ID and Meeting ID. The agent will retrieve the full list of users and their current attendance status (e.g., Present, Absent). **Is it possible to see recent changes in student grades?** Yes, use the `get_recent_grade_changes` tool. It allows you to monitor updates in the gradebook, helping you stay informed about recent evaluations and adjustments. **Can I post a new announcement to my students through the AI?** Absolutely. Use the `create_course_announcement` tool. Just provide the Course ID, a title, and the body of your message, and the agent will publish it to the course immediately.