Blackboard can watch for trouble and reach out on its own, which is worth setting up while you build. Instructor notification settings can alert you to patterns such as a student’s infrequent activity, a low overall grade, or missed due dates, summarized on a regular schedule.

Blackboard also has Automations: rules that send a course message to a student automatically when a condition is met, such as when a posted grade falls below a score you set. Use them in both directions. A supportive message can reach a struggling student early, and a recognizing message can acknowledge a student who is doing well, all without you tracking it by hand.