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How wide is a blackboard?

Adjust these dimensions as required. Although most modern monitors are at least 1024 pixels wide – and often much larger – remember that your students might access Blackboard from a variety of devices, so it is generally best to avoid banner images which are much wider than 800 pixels.

Can you add a banner to a course?

This helps to personalise the design of the course, and acts as a visual aid for users to let them know which course they are looking at.

What is a mashup in a course?

These social media elements that appear in a course are called "mashups.". A mashup combines elements from two or more sources.

Can you add a title to an image?

You can also add a title that appears when a user points an image. You can control image placement and appearance. Pixels are used for dimensions, space, and the border width. You can also add a target URL for the image to behave as a link and decide if the target page will be opened in a new window.

Can you add audio to a course?

You can add files, images, video, and audio when you create content in your course. For example, in discussions, you can browse for a media clip from your computer or the Content Collection if you have access to it. Based on the content type, you can use the functions in the editor to embed content in your text.

Can you upload files to Dropbox?

You can also upload files directly from your Dropbox when you submit assignments. When you access Dropbox Education the first time from Blackboard Learn, you're prompted to either create an account or authenticate to your current account directly. After you log in, browse Dropbox and select content.

Can you insert media into the editor?

You can use the Insert/Edit Media from Web option to insert media directly into the editor. The editor automatically embeds the content so it appears alongside the other content you include. Course members can view the content, such as a video, within the same window—no need to navigate to the media's site.

Can you add images to Ultra?

Insert images in the editor. In some areas of an Ultra course, you can use the editor functions to add images along with text content. You can add images that are hosted online or in cloud storage. You can also upload an image from your local drive.

Can you add attachments to calendar?

You can't add attachments in the editor in calendar items. Select Insert/Edit Local Files. Browse for a file from your computer. A status window appears to show the progress of the file upload. You can edit the file's settings, including the display name, alternative text, and display behavior.

Can you upload files in Ultra?

You can upload files in the editor in certain areas of an Ultra course . For example, in a discussion, you can include a document to support your statements. The editor only supports inline viewing for videos in MP4 format. You may need to download videos that use other file types, such as MOV or MPEG.

Adding an Image

Log into Blackboard and access the content area in which you would like to upload an image to. Please refer to the guide titled Creating a Content Area for more information on how to create a content area. To upload your document:

Uploading an Image File

Zoom: Image of Section 1: Select Image file with the following annotations: 1.Name: Enter a name for the image.2.Color of Name: Use the selector to choose a color for the image name.3.Find File: Click on the Browse My Computer button to upload an image stored on the computer; click Browse Course to upload an image that has already been uploaded to the course content collection, or Browse Mashups to upload an image from Flickr to Blackboard.4.Alt Text: Enter an alt text description here for visually impaired individuals.5.Long Description: Enter a caption or description for the image.

Changing the Image Appearance Settings

Image Options allows users to modify the size and appearance of the image file.

Setting Up The Image Availability

Zoom: Image shows Section 3: Standard Options with the following annotations: 1.Permit Users to View this Content: Select Yes to allow students to view the image.