empty blackboard course site help

by Mr. Cale Kerluke 10 min read

How do I get my course on Blackboard?

The empty square with a slash will appear next to an item in the Course Menu if that item has been made unavailable to students. You can make the item available by clicking on the arrow on the course menu item and selecting “show link”

How do I get access to a previous semester's blackboard site?

Courses created through Faculty Center will be empty. To re-use content from a previous course, you need to access your older course that contains content and copy it to the new empty course site. 4-step copy (pdf) To copy all materials from one course to another: In your old course, click on Packages and Utilities and select Course Copy. Type the new course id in the “Destination …

What is MyMy blackboard?

Use the directions and forms below to help guide you through this process: Blackboard Course Setup: Login - Instructors can access Blackboard through their MyVU login. Click here for instructions; Copying Content -60 days prior to the course start date, the empty shell will appear in your course list on Blackboard. Use the following directions to copy content from your template …

How do I copy content from one blackboard site to another?

Access the menu next to your name in the page header. The user menu provides access to all your courses and your personal settings, such as text size and personal information. My Blackboard provides access to due dates, users, and social tools that help you discover, connect, communicate, and collaborate with your Blackboard learning network.

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Why won't my courses show up 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 my course content available on 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.

What to do if Blackboard is not working?

If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache....Internet History and CacheMozilla Firefox History and Cache.Internet Explorer History and Cache.Safari History and Cache.Google Chrome History and Cache.

How do I delete all content from a course in Blackboard?

In the Control Panel, click Packages and Utilities to expand this menu and click Bulk Delete. In the Select Content Materials to Delete section, select the check boxes for all of the materials within the course that you want to delete.

How do I find old courses on Blackboard?

Log into Blackboard and go to My Courses.If the course code still appears in your list, then you can download your past assessment or assignment from the My Interim Results tab.If it is not in your list, contact the Course Coordinator to check if they have a copy filed.

How do I change the original course view in Blackboard?

To edit the course view for a specific course, edit the course settings. Go to Courses on the Admin Panel and search for the course you want to edit. In the list of results in the Course View column, you can see the view for each course. In the course's menu, select Edit, and then choose the course view.

Why is Blackboard app not working?

Go to Settings > Apps > Blackboard or Instructor > Storage > Clear Data. Uninstall the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app. Restart device. Reinstall the Blackboard app or Blackboard Instructor app.

How do I contact Blackboard support?

General Support If you are one of our more than 100,000 Blackboard Connect users and need assistance, contact Client Care via email or by calling (888) 599-2720, or call your school, institution or organization or visit their web site.

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

How do I Unsubmit a file on blackboard?

In your course, go to the Control Panel > Full Grade Centre.Click on the downward grey chevron arrow icon in the right of the cell corresponding to the submission. ... Select Clear Attempt in the bottom right of the page.Blackboard will issue a warning message reminding you that the submission cannot be recovered.More items...•Jul 17, 2018

How do you mass delete announcements on Blackboard?

To Bulk Delete Announcements: Click on Packages and Utilities. Click on Bulk Delete. Click on the check box next to Announcements. Type the word, “Delete” in the box.

Can I bulk delete announcements in Blackboard?

To begin, access the “Bulk Delete” page from the “Packages and Utilities” menu in the control panel. From the Bulk Delete page check the content areas you would like to delete. You also have the option to delete any of the following interactive tool data: Announcements.Aug 7, 2014

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Course Copy

There is no easy way to move multiple individual files between courses. If there are just a few files, it's usually easier to download them from the original course site to your local computer, and then upload them into your current course site.

Hints and Tips

The number one rule is NOT to include enrollments from the original course. (Number 4 on the Course Copy screen.) Leave it un-checked. Otherwise, you will spend a great deal of time deleting information in the destination course.

Caution - You will need to do some housekeeping after the copy is completed

Be aware that if there is an area in the destination course with the same name - let's use Course Documents as an example - it may add the items from your old course into the area in the destination course, or it may add a second area with the same name.

Notes about Copying Tests from a Previous Course

When you course copy between class sites, if you have links to tests or surveys in the original class, they will not show up in the new class. This is one of those ‘features’ Blackboard will tell you is “as designed”…

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About Course Structures

  • Even if you're new to online instruction, course structures enable you to create a course in a short amount of time. Use a course structure's course menu links, instructions, and content examples to jump-start your course organization and create a meaningful learning experience for students. After you complete three basic steps, your course will be ready for students.
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Select A Course Structure

  • Before you begin, you can export or archive your course before you add a course structure to ensure you have an original version. More on exporting and archiving courses A selected course structure's content is addedto your course and doesn't replace existing menu items and content. You can delete unnecessary items. Choose a course structure on the Teaching Stylepage. If the …
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Include Content Examples -Or- Start Fresh

  • Including a course structure's content examples populates your course with items appropriate to the course structure type. The content examples are intended to be edited for your own use and are designed to inspire both experienced and novice Blackboard Learn instructors. If you want to include the course structure's content examples, select the Include content examplescheck box. …
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Create Content

  • After you choose a course structure, you can customize your course. The next list provides essential tasks for preparing your course for students. Change Edit Mode to ONto reveal editing features.
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