The undisputed innovation leader since 2022
For the fourth straight year, Blackboard leads the market for new features released. And it wasn’t even close—we're delivering new capabilities at more than double the rate of Canvas, and we’re also well ahead of D2L.
Industry recognition for Blackboard’s market-leading position
Our unmatched pace of innovation hasn’t gone unnoticed. Check out a few of our latest awards and accolades:
Best of all, each new feature was developed in direct collaboration with institutions like yours. With Blackboard, you have an active say in the direction of the solution, ensuring a learning environment that evolves to meet your needs.
Anthology Idea Exchange allows all our partners to request the features they’d like to see.
Hundreds of new user-requested features released every year
Ongoing user groups and technical previews for all major areas of product development.
Anthology Idea Exchange by the numbers (across all Anthology products, since July 2024 )
Game-changing features in Blackboard
Set your learners up for success. We’re continually adding features you simply won’t find in competitors’ products, specifically designed to deliver a learning environment that fosters unparalleled engagement.
AI Design Assistant streamlines development of:
Course structure
Grading rubrics
Test questions and authentic assessments
Royalty-free images
AI Conversation
Blackboard Exclusive
Full suite of native alternative content formats, including: Braille, BeeLine Reader Audio and more
Blackboard Exclusive
Canonical data model for institutional reporting
Blackboard Exclusive
Direct integration with Anthology Reach® CRM
Blackboard Exclusive
NEW! 360° Immersive Video
NEW! Flexible Grading, Mastery Gradebook, and Learning Outcomes
Read about our all-new Anthology Virtual Assistant (AVA) in Blackboard to enhance the instructor experience!
More in our core
Other vendors will constantly expect you to pay more for key parts of the learning platform. But not Anthology! Blackboard's core package covers all the staples of modern learning, allowing you to provide your users with an engaging platform right from day one.
- NEW! Learning Outcomes Management
- NEW! Content Designer with AI Suggestions
- NEW! Anthology Virtual Assistant (AVA)
- Advanced AI Engagement & Assessment Tools
- AI Design Assistant
- Modern Mobile Apps (Student & Instructor)
- Course Conversion Tool
- Lifelong Student Portfolio
- Content Accessibility Checker
- 24 x 7 Admin Support
- Core Implementation, Training & Project Management
- LMS Reporting
- Learning Outcomes Management
“I came to South Texas College from a Canvas school and planned to adopt it here too. But Blackboard really listens to us and is releasing new features which make a huge difference. Now when I look at a Canvas course, it makes me appreciate the many features available only in [Blackboard] Ultra. Blackboard has completely changed my opinion.”
—Rachel Sale, PhD, Dean of the Digital Learning Department, South Texas College
Leading institutions are choosing Blackboard’s innovation
With market-leading AI features, built-in accessibility, an intuitive experience across all devices, and much more, it’s no wonder many top schools are making the switch. Take a look at these videos and case studies to hear why:
Discover why Centennial College chose Blackboard as its new LMS
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Anthology Together 2024 Customer Experience Video
Check out the video from last year's annual user conference and EdTech event
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Press Release
Discover why UC Davis CAARE Center chose Blackboard to expand the reach of its training programs
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Case Study
The Power of Together: How Trocaire College rapidly modernized their online learning experience
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Case Study
"The clear favorite": Why Bridgewater State University chose Blackboard to enhance the online learning experience
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There's no place like home: Why Sacred Heart University chose Blackboard over the competition twice
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Learn how digital transformation drives learner engagement and retention at Grand Valley State University
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Check back regularly for additions—we're adding new videos and case studies all the time!
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