Blackboard, Inc., the provider of educational software, said that it will developnew technology that includes content and tools from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Blackboard further said that it will combine its own learning and teaching platform with McGraw-Hill’s adaptive learning tools, media-rich content, and assessment engines.

Through this partnership between both companies, schools that are already using Blackboard Learn will be able to use McGraw-Hill’s content to access these resources and at the same time enhance workflow.

Furthermore, the tools from McGraw-Hill make it easier for teachers to track a student’s performance, create assignments, and manage course content. These tools also deliver content based on students’ individual weaknesses and strengths.

As stated by the president of Blackboard Learn, the combined technology makes use of both company’s areas of expertise to enhance the learning experience of both students and faculty in more ways than one.

At present, McGraw-Hill’s platform is being used by over 1.8 million students and teachers in about 600 colleges and universities in the United States. The Blackboard Learn integration will enable users of Blackboard to access the full breadth of McGraw-Hill Connect tools and content.

According to Blackboard, the combined system will be up and running inside classrooms in early 2011.