blackboard ordering folder bug

by Sophie Trantow 9 min read

How do I rearrange my menu items in Blackboard?

Drag-and-Drop Reordering – The double-headed arrow will allow faculty to reorder menu items up or down. Click and hold the left mouse button to enable the reordering feature.

Why does my Blackboard look weird?

When the text you enter into Blackboard has extra space, has funny characters, or looks goofy in some other way, this usually happens when you cut and paste from a Word document or from the web.

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.

Why is Blackboard not working on Chrome?

Enable Third-Party Cookies Third-party cookies are enabled by default on all supported browsers. If you are experiencing issues staying logged in to Blackboard, please review your browser settings to make sure third-party cookies are allowed.May 28, 2021

Can Blackboard detect cheating?

Yes. Blackboard leverages Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser to prevent and detect cheating during online exams and SafeAssign plagiarism checker to identify plagiarized content. Respondus Monitors accesses the computer's webcam and microphone to record the exam environment while recording the computer screen.Mar 30, 2022

How do I fix spacing on Blackboard?

0:484:27Blackboard change line spacing - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd this line height is where you want to go good to drop down I click value. And in blackboard hereMoreAnd this line height is where you want to go good to drop down I click value. And in blackboard here 0.5 is single spacing and e-m-s 0.5 m/s now the challenge is is if you press apply.

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

What browser is best for Blackboard?

Certified browsers and operating systemsBrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+FirefoxWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Not supportedSafarimacOS 10.14+iOS 14+Microsoft Edge (Chromium)Windows, macOSAndroid, iOS

How do I reset Blackboard?

I forgot my password. How do I reset it?Navigate to the URL where you access Blackboard.On the login page, select Forgot Your Password? or Forgot Password?Type your first name, last name, and username. You need an active email address associated with your account to receive instructions. ... Select Submit.

Does Blackboard work with Microsoft Edge?

The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is listed as being supported by Blackboard. At this time the GVSU Blackboard Support group recommends Firefox, Chrome or Safari. A list of Blackboard supported browsers can be found here.Jan 1, 2018

Which Internet browser is not recommended for use in Blackboard?

Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing.

How do you clear the cache on Google Chrome?

In ChromeOn your computer, open Chrome.At the top right, click More .Click More tools. Clear browsing data.At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.Click Clear data.

Assignments

When students try to submit HTML files that contain script tags, they will receive an error message that will not allow them to submit.

Some of the older ChromeBooks and iOS devices are experiencing audio breaking up due to hardware limitations (NEW)

Explanation of Issue:#N#Some users on older or underpowered ChromeBooks and iOS devices (iPads and iPhones) may experience audio breaking up in their live Blackboard Collaborate Ultra session due to hardware configuration and CPU capabilities.

Audio Breaking Up and Cracking when Using Specific MacOS

Explanation of Issue:#N#When using Mac OS "Big Sur" 11.0 or "Catalina" 10.15 and Safari 14 with Collaborate Ultra the audio a user hears is breaking up or cracking.#N#The issue seems to be related to a known issue with the Safari browser and happens with other browser based web conferencing platforms.

Recordings stop when all users are put in Breakout Groups

Explanation of Issue:#N#When recording an Ultra session, and all are moved into a Breakout Group, the recording will stop without notification. Once users are moved back into the Main Room, the recording needs to be restarted by the moderator. This will generate separate recordings for the session.

Pause Recording Generates New Recording

Explanation of Issue:#N#In the past, we have been able to record, stop the recording (to pause), restart the recording, then exit the session for the recording to process. It appears that now when we stop the recording (to pause), the recording will process even before we exit the session.

Users Receive Busy Signal When Accessing Telephone Option

Explanation of Issue:#N#We have had several instances where users cannot join a session using the telephone option because they may receive a message stating the call cannot be completed as dialed or a busy signal.

Users attending sessions on some iOS devices cannot see edits made to Collaborate Ultra Whiteboard

Users attending a Collaborate Ultra sessions on some iOS devices cannot see edits made to the Collaborate Ultra Whiteboard.

Problem Description

Some Blackboard content modules, including Chat, the Formula Editor, and Virtual Classroom, are replaced with a "Error. Click for details" box. This will happen on systems running Java 7u51.

Workaround

Go to the Java Control Panel under System Preferences (OSX) or Control Panel (Windows)

Resolution Status

Reported to Blackboard, Inc. This problem is related to the html editor in Blackboard and how Blackboard handles html in general.

Introduction

allows Windows applications to operate directly on documents stored in Learn Content System servers. Blackboard Drive differs significantly from the native Windows OS ability to connect to WebDAV servers in the following ways:

Technologies

The 32-bit installer (BlackboardDrive64-x86_1.7.x_setup.exe) supports the 32-bit versions of 'Windows XP', 'Windows Vista', 'Windows 7' , ‘Windows 8’ and ‘Windows 8.1’ OS.

Common Issues

1. The uninstallation utility is only able to remove startup items, programs settings, and cache data for the user who runs the utility. Other users can manually remove these items.

Begin With Folders

Folders in Blackboard work just like they do on your desktop, i.e., they are used to organize, group, and order files and other folders. So, why bother to use a folders to organize materials? When you teach you present the material a topic at a time, so why not organize your course content similarly?

Now Add the Content

Adding content to a course is simple. You have options available to add files, links, embedded content, assignments, tests, discussion forums, blogs, journals, wiki’s, etc.

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