Blackboard Managing Content FAQ

• How do I post a document or file on blackboard (such as a syllabus)?
• How do I post an announcement?
• How do I create a link in my Blackboard course to an external website?

FAQs

How do I post a document or file on blackboard (such as a syllabus)?

1. In the control panel, select a Content Area such as Course Information or Course Documents
2. Click on the +Item button
3. Enter the item's name
4. Enter a brief description if necessary in the Text box.
5. In the content section click the browse button
6. Browse to the file on your computer
7. Click Open
8. Click Submit

How do I post an announcement?

1. In the Control Panel, Click on Announcements under the Course Tools section
2. Click the + Add Announcement button
3. Enter the Announcement Subject
4. Enter the Announcement message
5. Click Submit

How do I create a link in my Blackboard course to an external website?

1. In the Control Panel, select a Content Area such as Course Content
2. Click the + External Link button
3. Enter the Link Name
4. Enter the Link URL
5. Enter a description in the Text area if necessary
6. Click Submit

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