Various layout and style changes intended to improve the usability of Blackboard

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
December 19, 2015
Size
39.52KiB
Developer
devinrousso.com
Category
Users
7,000+
Rating
2.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Blackboard Enhancement Suite Extension

If you like this extension and want it to work with your school, create an issue on the support page and I will do my best to make it work.

Version 1.3.0:
- A settings page has now been added to let you choose between making the \"List View\" or \"Tree View\" default in the Forum/Discussion page

Version 1.2.0:
- Added support for all schools matching \"blackboard.___.edu\" and \"bb.___.edu\"
- Added support for versions that don't use frames

Version 1.1.0:
- Opening classes in new tabs now preserves the navigational header

Version 1.0.0:
- Created extension
- Currently supported schools: USC
- Logo in top left corner will now reload current page instead of opening Blackboard in a new tab
- Past courses (under My Courses Plus module) will be hidden from immediate sight and can be accessed by clicking the \"Show Past Courses\" link
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "__MSG_appName__","version": "1.3","default_locale": "en","description": "__MSG_appDescription__","permissions": ["storage"],"icons": {"16": "images/icon-16.png","32": "images/icon-32.png","48": "images/icon-48.png","128": "images/icon-128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["http://*.edu/*","https://*.edu/*"],"include_globs": ["https://bb.*.edu/*","http://bb.*.edu/*","https://blackboard.*.edu/*","http://blackboard.*.edu/*"],"js": [ "scripts/enhance.js" ],"run_at": "document_end"}],"options_page": "html/options.html","background": {"page": "html/background.html","persistent": false}}
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How to download and manually install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Blackboard Enhancement Suite Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension file

Select and download the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Blackboard Enhancement Suite extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nelly Beteta (ID: 0000005ea6ed0cd9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/01/2022 It doesnt work

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No Name (ID: 000000aee71b4100) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/19/2020 really!? chrome sucks i cant even use this thing for college and blackboard app doesn't work

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فيصل الشمري (ID: 000000eeb2a95913) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2020 جيد

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حسناء العفيفي (ID: 000000c494236bf8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/09/2020 gd

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Holy Q (ID: 0000000d3fc4efa2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/18/2018 It does work! Only for University of South Carolina and it only has one feature, but I support it!