YackPack: Let's Discuss the Blackboard Patent

In case you missed it, last week the U.S. Patent office granted BlackBoard a patent for many of the key elements used in many, if not all, of the Learning Management System (LMS). Shortly after the patent was issued, Blackboard filed a lawsuit against the online education company Desire2Learn.

This move is being viewed by many in the education ecosystem as a power grab by Blackboard and a way for them to fight against Open Source education platforms like Moodle, Docebo, and OpenCourseWare.

So what do you think?

Our friends over at YackPack have started a new public YackCast for members of the education community to discuss the BlackBoard Patent issue. Join the YackCast and add your voice to the conversation.

Web Resources

• YackPack > YackCast on the Blackboard Patent Issue
• Desire2Learn Patent Page
• Blackboard > Patent FAQ
• Desire2Learn > Blogs and Sites Discussing the Patent Issue
• Stephen's Web > Blackboard Patent Discussion
• BlendedEdu + YackPack