Keep student follow-ups from slipping
Convert a Blackboard engagement concern into a timed Slack reminder, using the due time and context you provide.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create a reminder
Creates a slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every thursday at 2pm').
Why this helps
A student who may need support can get lost among course checks and other urgent work.
- Create a concrete reminder from a supplied engagement concern.
- Include the relevant student or course context provided in the request.
- Keep the follow-up visible without maintaining a separate manual list.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Blackboard and Slack once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis when supplied Blackboard context calls for a follow-up and what reminder text and time to use.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real Blackboard follow-up example.
Questions about this workflow
Does Blackboard notify Notis when a student needs help?
No Blackboard trigger events are listed for this package. A Notis webhook starts it with the relevant Blackboard information.
What time can the reminder use?
Slack's reminder action accepts a specified time, including natural language. Include a clear due time or timing rule in your instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Blackboard to Slack. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Blackboard triggers
Slack actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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