Updating Pearson MyLab Integration in Blackboard Original

Issue:

The Blackboard building block integration for Pearson MyLab has been deprecated, causing issues with existing courses. Faculty need to transition to the new Access Pearson LTI 1.3 tool.

Solution Summary:

1. Log into Pearson MyLab and make a copy of the current LTI 1.1 course.
2. Add either "Pearson Content (New) LTI 1.3" or "Pearson Assignment Links (New)" tool in Blackboard.
3. Download a copy of the gradebook.
4. Delete old Pearson MyLab assignment links.
5. Link the copied MyLab course with LTI 1.3 in Blackboard.
6. Re-enroll students using their existing Pearson credentials.
7. Import old student results into the new MyLab course.
8. Delete old gradebook items.
9. End the old MyLab course.
10. Sync grades from the new course.
11. Rebuild assignment deep links using the new "Pearson Assignment Links (New)" tool.

Detailed Solution:

1. Log into Pearson MyLab:
   • Go to https://mlm.pearson.com and log in using the same Pearson credentials as your current MyLab and Mastering course.
   • Make a copy of the current LTI 1.1 course. This is required for when the instructor crosses over using the 1.3 tool.
2. Access Pearson LTI 1.3 Tools:
   • Go to your Blackboard course.
   • In the course content area, select "Build Content."
   • Choose either "Pearson Content (New) LTI 1.3" or "Pearson Assignment Links (New)" from the list of tools depending on your needs:
     • Use "Pearson Content (New) LTI 1.3" for general Pearson content.
     • Use "Pearson Assignment Links (New)" for deep linking to specific assignments.
3. Download a Copy of the Gradebook:
   • Before making any changes, download a copy of your gradebook:
   1. Go to the Grade Center in Blackboard.
   2. Access the "Work Offline" menu and select "Download."
   3. Choose the data to download (Full Grade Center, Selected Grading Period, or Selected Column).
   4. Select the file delimiter (Comma or Tab).
   5. Choose whether to include hidden information.
   6. Select the download location and click "Submit."
   7. On the Download Grades page, click "Download" to save the file.
4. Delete Old Assignment Deep Links:
   • Locate any Pearson MyLab assignments in your course.
   • Click the dropdown arrow next to each assignment and select "Delete."
5. Link Existing Course with LTI 1.3:
   • In the Blackboard course, go to the "Pearson Content (New) LTI 1.3" tool you added.
   • Follow the prompts to link your copied MyLab course with LTI 1.3 in the same Blackboard shell.
6. Re-enroll Students:
   • Inform your students to re-enroll in the newly linked MyLab course using their existing Pearson credentials.
   • This step is crucial to ensure they retain access to their course materials and grade results.
7. Import Student Results:
   • In the Pearson MyLab environment, export student results from the old MyLab course.
   • Import these results into the new MyLab course linked with LTI 1.3.
8. Delete Old Gradebook Items:
   • In Blackboard, navigate to the Grade Center.
   • Delete any gradebook items associated with the old LTI 1.1 MyLab course.
9. End Old MyLab Course:
   • In the Pearson MyLab environment, mark the old LTI 1.1 course as ending the next day to prevent student access.
10. Sync Grades from New Course:
    • Use the "Pearson Content (New) LTI 1.3" tool to sync new MyLab grade items with the Blackboard gradebook.
11. Rebuild Assignment Deep Links:
    • In Blackboard, use the "Pearson Assignment Links (New)" tool to create new assignment deep links.