how to stop some courses from showing on main screen blackboard

by Clemmie Kassulke 6 min read

Hiding or Showing Courses 1. From the My Blackboard Tab, locate the Courses and Information List. 2. Click the Edit Course List icon.

On the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Course Settings. On the Course Settings page, select Course Themes and Icons. On the Course Themes and Icons page, select the check box for Enable Course Themes. To disable them, clear the check box.

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How do I remove a Blackboard course from my list?

Jan 24, 2018 · Click the icon that resembles a "less than" symbol to hide the course menu. You can also click the slider along the length of the course menu. Click the icon that resembles a "greater than" symbol to show or un-hide the course menu.

How do you show presentations on Blackboard ultra?

Aug 11, 2020 · Under the Terms tab on the Personalize: My Courses page, select the checkbox that says "group by term" A table should appear. Under the column "Select All/Unselect All," click the checkbox of the term you would like to hide until it is unchecked. Click Submit in the bottom right corner; Hiding and Showing Specific Classes

How long does it take for Blackboard to close a course?

May 16, 2018 · Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. Hover your cursor next to the link you want to hide, and click on the chevron button …

How do I hide or show a hidden course?

Jul 21, 2021 · Hiding or Showing Courses. 1. From the My Blackboard Tab, locate the Courses and Information List. 2. Click the Edit Course List icon. 3. The Personalize: My Courses list screen will appear. 4. To hide a course, remove the checkmark from its corresponding box in the Course Name Column, and click Submit. 5. To show a course, place a checkmark in its corresponding …

Is there a way to hide Courses on Blackboard?

On your Courses page in Blackboard, click the three dots next to a course and choose Hide Course. If you would like to unhide your course, click the Filter menu and choose "Hidden from me." Click the three dots next to a course and choose "Show Course."Jan 20, 2021

How do I hide old Courses on Blackboard app?

0:030:49How to Hide Courses in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIn the upper right hand corner of this box click on the gear icon on the personalize my courses pageMoreIn the upper right hand corner of this box click on the gear icon on the personalize my courses page simply uncheck the boxes to the right of the course that you would like to hide and click Submit.

How do I organize my Courses on Blackboard?

Organize Your Blackboard Course List by SemesterLogin to Blackboard.Put your cursor on the words My Courses, then click the gear icon on the right side. ... The first checkbox is Group by Term. ... You can stop now and click Submit to save your changes.More items...

How do I hide content 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.

How do I delete a student course on Blackboard?

Remove Users and CoursesOn the Administrator Panel, under Content Management, select Manage Content.Select Advanced Search.Enter your search criteria. ... Select Submit to view search results.Locate the course or courses you want to delete.To delete an individual course, open the course's menu and select Delete.

How do I hide a course in canvas?

In the Global Navigation menu (on left), click Courses and then All Courses. To favorite a course or courses, click the empty star next to each course name to add it to the Courses menu. To hide a course, click the filled star next to each course name to remove it from the Courses menu.Jan 20, 2021

How do you see past classes 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 see who is in my class on Blackboard?

View your Course Roster Enter your course by clicking its name in the My Courses module. In the Control Panel, select Users and Groups, then Users. Your class roster will appear, listing all students, instructors, and teaching assistants.Jan 3, 2022

How do I change my class name on blackboard?

To change your course name in Blackboard, do the following:Open your Blackboard course.In the Course Management Control Panel, select Customization.Next, select Properties.Click in the Course Name field at the top of the page and enter your new course name.Click Submit.Jun 7, 2020

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 unhide a course on Blackboard?

To hide the Course Menu and Control Panel, click the Hide Course Menu [ < ] button. To show the Course Menu, click the Show Course Menu [ > ] button.

How do I move course content in Blackboard?

In the Content Collection, go to the folder that contains the file or folder you want to move. Select the check box next to the item and select Move. You can also access the Move option in the item's menu. Enter the path to the destination folder or select Browse to locate and select the destination folder.

Hiding Classes from a Previous Term

Under the Terms tab on the Personalize: My Courses page , select the checkbox that says "group by term"

Hiding and Showing Specific Classes

Scroll down the Personalize: My Courses page until you come to a section titled "Courses in which you are enrolled"

Hiding a Link, Part 1

Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. Hover your cursor next to the link you want to hide, and click on the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Hiding a Link, Part 2

Select Hide Link from the menu that pops up on screen. The hidden link will then be marked with a square with a slash through it next to the link.

Showing Hidden Links, Part 1

Locate the link you want to show to students, and hover your cursor over the link you want to show. Click the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Showing Hidden Links, Part 2

In the menu that appears, click on Show Link. The link will now be visible to students.

Hiding or Showing Courses

1. From the My Blackboard Tab, locate the Courses and Information List.

Reorder Courses using Drag and Drop

1. From the My Blackboard Screen, locate the Courses and Information tab.

How to create a link in Blackboard?

To create a self-describing link in Blackboard: 1 When creating or editing an item, highlight the text you want to convert into a hyperlink (make sure it describes the website) 2 Select the ‘Insert/Edit Link’ icon in the content editor 3 Browse to a file or paste a link into the ‘Link Path’ field 4 Select a ‘Target’ from the drop-down menu 5 Click on the ‘Insert’ button 6 Click on the ‘Submit’ button to save your changes

Why is heading structure important?

Heading structure is important because it helps students using screen readers quickly navigate to a section on a website. Simply bolding, underling, or enlarging a piece of text does not make it recognizable as a header to a screen reader. You must change the text to a heading within the text formatting tool bar.

What is alt text?

If you embed an image into an item or test question in Blackboard, be sure to include alt text. Alt text is a description of the image or graphic.

Content presentation area

The content presentation area, media space, or main stage, in Collaborate is where the content of the session is displayed. The size of this space is maximized to create an inherent full-screen experience at any screen size.

Content presentation tools

Tools that appear in the content presentation area relate directly to what is happening in the session at that moment. Tools also depend on the permissions moderators set.

Session menu

The Session menu opens a collection of high level session actions and information. Open it using the Session menu button at the top left of the screen.

Session menu tools

Tools and features you use only once or twice during a session are conveniently grouped here.

Collaborate panel

The Collaborate panel takes your session experience to the next level. You now have a single space to go to engage other attendees with all the great collaborate tools

How to delete a file in a collaborative file?

If you want to delete or rename a file, go to Share Files in the Collaborate panel. Find the file and open the File options menu. Select the Remove file or Rename file.

Can you share more than one camera?

Share camera. The Share camera option gives you the ability to share more than one camera. Share your video and share another camera connected to your computer. Students can see you and anything else you want to show. You're only limited by the number of cameras and USB ports in your computer.

Can you share a camera on a mobile device?

This ability to share the camera as content on a mobile device means that moderators can now choose to use their back or rear facing camera as well. Only one camera can be shared at a time from a mobile device. Any video already shared will end to show the video from the new camera.

Today’S Learner and The New Learning Experience

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This year’s conference focused on today’s learner and the new learning experience. According to Blackboard, the new learning experience is a “transformative way to create better engagement, interaction and quality learning through integrated technology services and data capabilities.” Blackboard hosted several panels tha…
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Accessible Course Design

  • Accessibility was a hot topic at BbWorld 2015. There were at least three sessions about making your courses and materials accessible, both in and out of Blackboard. My favorite session was “Increasing Student Engagement: Best Practices for Accessible Course Design” presented by a team from the University of Montana. Instructional Designer Marlene Zentz and Student Accessi…
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Heading Structure

  • Heading structure is important because it helps students using screen readers quickly navigate to a section on a website. Simply bolding, underling, or enlarging a piece of text does not make it recognizable as a header to a screen reader. You must change the text to a heading within the text formatting tool bar. There are six levels of headers used internationally: H1-H6. Blackboard auto…
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Text Formatting

  • Using bold, italics, or different colored textis meaningless to a screen reader. Avoid using text formatting as the only way to communicate information. Page suggested using an asterisk to convey meaning, and defining the meaning of the asterisk at the top of a page rather than the bottom so the student knows what it means from the start. The screen reader will say “asterisk” …
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Self-Describing Links

  • When inserting a hyperlink into a body of text, be sure it describes the website. Students who use a screen reader often tab from link to link. The student may miss important information if the links says “click here” or is a long URL. 1. Do this: Academic Technology Blog(self-explanatory, student knows what to expect) 2. Not this: Click here(student does not know what to expect) 3. Not this: …
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Alt Text For Images and Graphics

  • Images and graphics are meaningless to a screen reader unless you include alt text. If you embed an image into an item or test question in Blackboard, be sure to include alt text. Alt text is a description of the image or graphic. The description should provide equivalent information to students who cannot see it. I learned from Zentz that alt text isn’t necessary for visual styling, su…
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Lists and Tables

  • Avoid pasting lists directly into a Blackboard text box. Instead, create bullet, numbered, or lettered lists using the ‘Bullet List’ or ‘Numbered List’ icons in the content editor. The screen reader will say the number, letter, or “bullet” and then read the corresponding text. Tables are difficult to navigate using a screen reader. Be sure to label the table and include a description below the table.
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More Information

  • These simple tricks increase the accessibility of your course ensuring all students receive equivalent information and can navigate your course with ease. For more information on Blackboard’s accessibility features, check out Rachel Kleinsorge’s post on Accommodating Different Needs in Blackboard. You can also visit the Accessibility Features section of Blackboar…
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