Integration between Blackboard and RISIS: Pre Go-Live Information

Integration between Blackboard and RISIS – Go-Live on 3^rd January!

The “go-live” of the integration between RISIS and Blackboard is scheduled to start at 09:00hrs on Thursday 3^rd January 2019. This will automatically create submission points for Blackboard assessments, and integrated columns (IC) for Turnitin assignments (in Blackboard).

This will also mean that, from 1^st February 2019, the majority of marks entered into Turnitin or Blackboard will be automatically transferred from RISIS, when flagged/mapped by Programme Administrators as ready. Any marks entered prior to 1^st February will continue to be manually entered into RISIS.

An email will be sent to all Programme Administrators at 08:45 on 3^rd January to confirm go-live has been successful. Floor walkers will be available during the first 4 days following go-live in each Support Centres to assist with issues. Any issues related to integration must be logged via Topdesk (IT@reading.ac.uk) giving as much detail as possible and providing screen shots if possible

This integration marks an important step forward in maximising the use and the efficiency of our core systems to support the assessment process.

• RISIS Guidance can be found in the RISIS Helpdesk FAQs section (use the search term “sub modular assessment”)
• Blackboard Guidance can be found on the Blackboard Help pages.
• Administrative colleagues can also access a guide on Integration Call Logging as well as an Integration Checklist