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BlackBerry Academic Program
Getting Started
Browse the resources below to learn more about getting started with the BlackBerry® platform. To receive content and curriculum resources for use in your classroom, register for the BlackBerry Academic Program.
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BlackBerry Developer Zone
The BlackBerry® Developer Zone provides access to development tools and downloads, and information about developing applications for BlackBerry smartphones and the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
Find tools and resources such as:
- Code signing keys
- Software development kits (SDKs)
- BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators
- Developer community programs
BlackBerry Technical Solution
Center
Learn more about the BlackBerry solution in this technical knowledge base. Access troubleshooting tips for top issues and read knowledge base articles to find solutions for specific issues.
Developer forums
Engage with developers, other academics and other professionals through the developer support forums.
Forum topics include:
- BlackBerry App World™
- Java development
- Web and WebWorks development
- BlackBerry® Enterprise Server development
- BlackBerry® Tablet OS SDK for Adobe® AIR®
- Testing and deployment
Academic developer network forums
Connect with other members of the academic community and share suggestions for the BlackBerry Academic Program team. Learn how other academics are using BlackBerry Academic Program content and find out about news and updates within the BlackBerry academic community.
Additional resources
Instructor guides
The BlackBerry Academic Program instructor guides provide assistance with incorporating BlackBerry content into your curriculum, including lab set up. Instructor guides are available by request only to instructors that have registered for the BlackBerry Academic Program.
- Register for the BlackBerry Academic Program to access the instructor guides
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If you've already registered for the
BlackBerry Academic Program, email
BlackBerryAcademicProgram@rim.com
to request the instructor guides.
BlackBerry device orders
You may be eligible for free BlackBerry devices for use in your classroom. Contact a BlackBerry Academic Program Specialist at BlackBerryAcademicProgram@rim.com to learn more.
Webcasts
Get an introduction to BlackBerry application development through a number of developer webcasts.
Center for Mobile Education and Research (CMER)
Learn about the CMER and their mission to enhance mobile education and learning, and provide leadership in integrating mobile devices into computer science curriculum.
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