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How do I make content visible on Blackboard?

Hiding/Showing entries on the Course Menu Each Course Menu entry has a drop-down menu to the right of its name. A menu item is hidden if it has a square with slash next to it (1). Click on the drop-down menu (2) and choose "Show Link" or "Hide Link" (3) to Show or Hide that content link.

Why is my Blackboard not working?

Internet History and Cache Sometimes, this stored data can create problems for Blackboard users trying to login to the system. If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache.

How do I unhide something on Blackboard?

Click on the double-down arrow on the right side of the button. Click Hide Link. An icon will now show on the button. If you point to it, it will show "This link is hidden from students."Oct 25, 2013

How do I make Blackboard modules available?

Make the course availableGo to the course you want to make available.In the Control Panel (at the bottom of course menu on the left-hand side) Click Customisation. Click Properties.Under section 3, Set Availability, select Yes.Click Submit.

Is Blackboard shutting down?

On 31 October 2021, Blackboard will shut down for good, and the deadline for downloading any content you want to save is coming up soon. Read on for important information about how to download your content before Blackboard is shut down.Oct 8, 2021

Does Blackboard work on Chrome?

Blackboard Collaborate is regularly certified against the following combinations of browsers and operating systems....Certified browsers and operating systems.BrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+3 more rows

Why are my Courses hidden on Blackboard?

Courses may not appear in the My Courses module in Blackboard for a few reasons: The instructor has not yet published the course for student view (most common reason). The student has not yet successfully registered and paid for the course. There may be an issue with the student's enrollment.

How do I make content visible to students in Blackboard?

Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course. In the Course Management menu under Customization, click Properties. Under Set Availability, check the radio button next to "Yes" for Make Course Available. Click the Submit button.

How do I hide Courses on Blackboard student?

Select the Courses button on the left-hand side of your Blackboard page. Find the course you want to hide. Select the three dots to the right of the title. In the drop-down menu, select Hide course.Jan 26, 2022

How do I add content to a blackboard module?

QUICK STEPS: adding items to a Learning ModuleIn Edit Mode, on the Course Menu, click the Content Area containing the Learning Module.On the Content Area page, click the Learning Module's title.On the Learning Module's Action Bar, point to Build Content and click Item.On the Create Item page, enter a Name.More items...

What is the difference between a module page and a content folder in Blackboard?

Unlike the content folder, a learning module will give you and your students a table of contents that automatically lists the content you put within the module. You can enforce sequential viewing of the items in the learning module, so students will need to access the items in the order than you determine.Jul 29, 2021

How do I find my Blackboard modules?

A learning module appears similar to a folder on the Course Content page. Select the title or arrow to open the module and view content. In addition to content items, files, and assessments, your instructor can add activities and tools that promote interactive learning and collaboration.

What is learning module?

A learning module is a container for organized collections of content. You can view learning modules and edit some settings in the app, but you create them in the web browser view of your course. You can require students to complete the content in a sequence or allow students to explore the content in any order.

What happens when you open an attached file in the app?

When you open an attached file in the app, you can view, export, or print it. When you export, you can select one of the installed applications on your mobile device. For example, you can email the file or save to your cloud storage.

Can you delete Ultra Learning Modules?

For Ultra learning modules in Blackboard Instructor, you can edit the title, visibility, and description. You can also delete Ultra learning modules. To make further changes, access your course on a web browser. Item settings for learning modules aren't available for Original courses.

When are test descriptions and instructions displayed?

Test descriptions and instructions are displayed if instructors provide them during test creation. Test descriptions show to students before they begin an attempt and test instructions show after they begin an attempt.

What is a Bb annotation?

Bb Annotate is the inline grading tool instructors use to provide feedback and notes in submitted assignment files. Instructors can use Bb Annotate in the web view of Blackboard Learn for both Ultra and Original courses. Currently, the Blackboard Instructor app supports only assignments in Original courses.

Does Blackboard have a mark review?

The Blackboard app doesn't support the Original course Mark Reviewed feature at this time. Students need to access a course in a desktop web browser to use this feature if the instructor made it available for a content item.

Does Blackboard app support test?

Tests are natively supported in the Blackboard app. A test must contain only question types and test settings that are supported on mobile in order to open natively in the Blackboard app. If a test contains questions or settings that aren't supported, the app handles it differently depending on the building block version installed in Blackboard Learn.

Can you see the module table of contents?

For Original courses, learning modules have partial functionality in the mobile apps. Users can't see the module table of contents like they can in a desktop web browser. Contents are listed similar to a content folder.

Do instructors use plain text in Blackboard?

At this time, we recommend that instructors and course builders use plain text in test and assignment instructions to ensure the best display for students in the Blackboard app. Some formatting that is supported for other types of content doesn't show to students in assessment instructions.

What file types can you view on Blackboard?

You can view Microsoft ® Word, Excel ®, PowerPoint ®, and PDF documents.

What is Blackboard Ally?

Blackboard Ally provides a way for you to generate alternative formats for course content to make it more accessible. If you currently see Ally in the web browser view of your Ultra or Original course, you can use it in the app as well. When you access a file your instructor uploaded to your course, you can put Ally to work.

What is learning module?

A learning module is a container for organized collections of content. Your instructor may require you to complete the content in a sequence or allow you to explore the content in any order.

What is a Bb annotation?

Bb Annotate is the inline grading tool instructors use to provide feedback and notes in submitted assignment files. Instructors can use Bb Annotate in the web view of Blackboard Learn for both Ultra and Original courses. Currently, the Blackboard Instructor app supports only assignments in Original courses.

What is learning module?

In courses, learning modules show progress and support conditional availability and sequential view. Students can see all learning module items, including those that aren't yet available, so they have a complete picture of the work ahead.

Do instructors use plain text in Blackboard?

At this time, we recommend that instructors and course builders use plain text in test and assignment instructions to ensure the best display for students in the Blackboard app. Some formatting that is supported for other types of content doesn't show to students in assessment instructions.

Does Blackboard have a mark review?

The Blackboard app doesn't support the Original course Mark Reviewed feature at this time. Students need to access a course in a desktop web browser to use this feature if the instructor made it available for a content item.

Do journals show up in Ultra?

Within Ultra courses, journals don’t show in the Due Dates list and don't appear in Course Content. A future release* will show journals within courses. Please access your course on a web browser to view Ultra journals that don't have due dates.

Can you see the module table of contents?

Users can't see the module table of contents like they can in a desktop web browser. Contents are listed similar to a content folder. Full support (Ultra courses). Ultra course learning modules are fully supported in the mobile apps and have enhanced functionality and progress indicators.

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Export Files

  • When you open an attached file in the app, you can view, export, or print it. When you export, you can select one of the installed applications on your mobile device. For example, you can email the file or save to your cloud storage.
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Supported Content

  • When you add documents in the web browser view of a course, be sure the file types are supported by the mobile apps. More on compatible file types Most of your course content will display natively in the app. Content that isn't supported generally opens in the in-app web browser. Preview your content and assessments in Blackboard Instructor or obtain a student login to prev…
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Original Courses

  • Discussions. Discussions are best accessed from the Course Overview. If you have a link to the discussions tool in the course menu in your Original View Course, it shows in Course Content in the app as well. When students tap a discussion link in Course Content, they're directed to a web view of the discussion outside of the app. More on discussions in the app Course menu tool link…
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Ultra Courses

  • Course messages. Messages aren't available in the app. Please access the web browser view of your course for this feature. Activity stream. Most activity stream information is represented on the app's Course Overview. However, the activity stream itself isn't available in the Blackboard Instructor app. The Blackboard app for students does include the activity stream. Course roster. …
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Edit Content Settings in The App

  • You create all course content in the web browser view of your course, not in Blackboard Instructor. In the app, you can change some settings or delete items. Changes you make in the app are reflected in the web browser view of your course. 1. Navigate to a course item and select it. 2. You'll access Settings one of these ways: 2.1. Tap the gear icon at the top of the screen. 2.2…
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Content Types

  • Content types that are natively supported show within the Blackboard app instead of launching in a web page. Natively supported features provide students the best experience in the Blackboard app. Content types that aren't natively supported launch in Blackboard's in-app browser. For example, original course Blogs open in a browser view within the app rather than in a separate C…
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Editor Features

  • The Blackboard app supports various HTML and CSS features from the Blackboard Learn editor across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. Detailed list of HTML tags and supported app locations Instructors can use an attachment such as PPT, DOC, or PDF to be sure formatting doesn't change when viewed in the Blackboard app.
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Adaptive Release, Conditional Availability, and Review Status

  • The Blackboard app doesn't support the Original course Mark Reviewedfeature at this time. Students need to access a course in a desktop web browser to use this feature if the instructor made it available for a content item. The Blackboard app supports Adaptive Release (Original courses) and Conditional Availability(Ultra courses) of content, where instructors can release co…
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Embedded Media and Mashups

  • Flickr®, Slideshare, YouTube™ and other mashup tools work best when added as an embedded mashupwithin the editor. Instructors should check how media displays in the app and make adjustments if necessary. Steps for Original courses: 1. From the Build Content menu, select Item. Don't select from the Mashupssection of the menu. 2. Use the Mashupsfeature in the editor.
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SCORM Content

  • SCORM packages launch in the in-app browser for both Ultra and Original courses. Instructors can use these tips for the best user experience with SCORM content in the apps. 1. Edit the SCORM player advanced optionsto be sure the SCORM player for the package is configured to render the content in the frameset and not in a new window. 2. Update the SCORM package to ensure it is …
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Tests

  • Tests are natively supported in the Blackboard app. A test must contain only question types and test settings that are supported on mobile in order to open natively in the Blackboard app. If a test contains questions or settings that aren't supported, the app handles it differently depending on the building block version installed in Blackboard Learn. 1. Mobile Web Services B2 94.9.11 or e…
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Discussions

  • Discussions are natively supported in the Blackboard app. These actions are supported in the Blackboard app. 1. Add attachment in course discussions 2. Forum description 3. Max possible grade and rubric for a forum (rubrics show for Original courses only) 4. View and create threads * 5. Reply to threads * 6. Reply to replies * 7. View instructor feedback and grades for forums 8. Vi…
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Content Types

  • Content types that are natively supported show within the Blackboard app instead of launching in a web page. Natively supported features provide students the best experience in the Blackboard app. Content types that aren't natively supported launch in Blackboard's in-app browser. For example, original course Blogs open in a browser view within the app rather than in a separate C…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Editor Features

  • The Blackboard app supports various HTML and CSS features from the Blackboard Learn editor across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. Detailed list of HTML tags and supported app locations Instructors can use an attachment such as PPT, DOC, or PDF to be sure formatting doesn't change when viewed in the Blackboard app.
See more on help.blackboard.com

Adaptive Release, Conditional Availability, and Review Status

  • The Blackboard app doesn't support the Original course Mark Reviewedfeature at this time. Students need to access a course in a desktop web browser to use this feature if the instructor made it available for a content item. The Blackboard app supports Adaptive Release (Original courses) and Conditional Availability(Ultra courses) of content, where instructors can release co…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Embedded Media and Mashups

  • Flickr®, Slideshare, YouTube™ and other mashup tools work best when added as an embedded mashupwithin the editor. Instructors should check how media displays in the app and make adjustments if necessary. Steps for Ultra courses: 1. On the Course Contentpage, select the plus sign. 2. In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel and select Document. The Ne…
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SCORM Content

  • SCORM packages launch in the in-app browser for both Ultra and Original courses. Instructors can use these tips for the best user experience with SCORM content in the apps. 1. Edit the SCORM player advanced optionsto be sure the SCORM player for the package is configured to render the content in the frameset and not in a new window. 2. Update the SCORM package to ensure it is …
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Tests

  • The Blackboard app supports these test features: 1. All question types 2. Timed assessments 3. Full editor for responses 4. File attachments from device or cloud storage 5. Rich text and media renders correctly in the app 6. Ability to review instructor feedback, including multimedia feedback 7. Rubrics 8. Randomized question display 9. Question pools 10. Access codes The Blackboard …
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Discussions

  • Discussions are natively supported in the Blackboard app. These actions are supported in the Blackboard app. 1. Add attachment in course discussions 2. Forum description 3. Max possible grade and rubric for a forum (rubrics show for Original courses only) 4. View and create threads * 5. Reply to threads * 6. Reply to replies * 7. View instructor feedback and grades for forums 8. Vi…
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