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What is it
Blackboard Instant Messaging (Bb IM) is an instant messaging tool that helps instructors, staff and students create their own learning network. More than just an instant messaging tool, Bb IM can support study groups, meetings and office hours via web conferencing, VoIP and collaborative whiteboards.
Your contact lists are automatically populated by your classmates/students and divided into groups based on all of your classes. You can also choose to restrict your availability in each class, depending on your privacy preferences. Create your own contact lists to keep in touch with friends and classmates even after your classes are done.