Blackboard Flags and Alerts

Blackboard Flags and Alerts

Alert Flags allow you to monitor student engagement by highlighting learners who have not accessed your module for a specified period of time. Using the Course Activity report, you can quickly identify students who may need additional support or encouragement to re-engage with their course.

📊 Using Blackboard Flags and Alerts to Monitor Student Engagement

The Course Activity report enables you to set alert flags based on the number of days since a student last accessed your module.

⚙️ How to Set Alert Flags

1. Open your module and go to the Assignment Analytics tab.
2. Select Alert Settings.
3. In the settings panel, enter the number of days since a student’s last access that should trigger an alert.
4. Save your settings.

📍 Where Flags Appear

• In the table view of the Course Activity report, a flag icon appears next to students who meet your alert conditions.
• You’ll also see a summary of students with alerts in your Activity Stream, allowing you to quickly identify who may need follow-up.

🔗 Further information

For more detailed guidance, see the official Blackboard Help documentation:

Blackboard Help – Course Activity Report

You can also explore how to set up automated messages to support or congratulate students:

Using Automations in Blackboard