Parent Adoption

School & District Adoption

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Connect 5 Adoption Toolkit

Promote Internal End-User Adoption of your New Connect 5 Implementation

We've created the following resources and the suggested timeframe as a guideline to help you encourage internal and external adoption of Blackboard Connect 5. This page will provide you with all the resources you need to communicate the availability of Blackboard Connect to both parents and users.

Timeframe

Message Templates

Additional Resources

4 Weeks Out

Download Email Template: Introduction to Connect >

Customer Testimonial Flyer > Connect 5 Features Document > Connect 5 Implementation Overview > Data Training >

3 Weeks Out

Download Email Template: Sign Up for Connect Training >

Top Ways to Use Connect >

Timeframe

Message Templates

Additional Resources

2 Weeks Out

1 Week Out

Download Email Template: Introduce Text Messaging Alerts >

Download Email Template: Sign Up to Receive School Alerts >

Connect Flyer for Parents > Website Banner Announcement >

2 Weeks Out

MyConnect Training > Get Started with TipTxt >

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In addition to the resources above, don't forget that we offer the following resources to help support your transition to Connect 5. Connect 5 Training > View the latest calendar of live weekly training sessions, led by our Customer Support team members as interactive web conferences. These typically last about 30 minutes and offer a range of beginner and advanced tracks. Register yourself today and share with your staff! Get Started with TipTxt > TipTxt is our free anti-bullying app that is available to all schools and districts across the country. Learn more about this app, and take advantage of the adoption toolkit to share with your community. Download the Connect 5 Quick Start Guide > These guides will help you get Connect 5 up and running quickly so that you can get back to doing what you do best. We hope this guide will help to make your job of transitioning a little easier.

24/7/365 Customer Success Support Need assistance? Contact the Customer Success support line at 866-360-2155 or connectsupport@blackboard.com for assistance with Connect 5 any time, any day of the year.