Blackboard Inc. released a free application that lets iPhone users take learning on the go by accessing their course information. This application is available to all Blackboard clients running the Blackboard Learning System license, Release 7.1 or higher or Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0.

With the application, millions of students and learners accustomed to logging in to their institution’s Blackboard platform every day can now tap in to mobile learning opportunities by receiving updates and alerts on grades, assignments, tests and other information from courses as well as groups and organizations of which they are part on their iPhone or iPod touch.

The app’s benefit include:

• A seamless learning environment
• Extended to the places and devices learners prefer
• Through a secure, centrally hosted service

According to Michael L. Chasen, president and CEO of Blackboard, the app is part of their effort to help students more deeply engage in the educational experience that are not bound by time or place.

[via Press Release]