how to upload a pdf in blackboard

by Felicita Collins 3 min read

Go to the Content Collection (Course Files) for the course in Blackboard on the left menu (first option under the control panel) and upload your PDF (if you have not previously uploaded it).

Upload PDF to Content Collection
  1. In the course click Content Collection in the Course Management menu.
  2. When the Content Collection menu expands, click the name of the course.
  3. Click Upload.
  4. Click Upload Files.
Jan 3, 2022

Full Answer

iFrames

Some documents (e.g., the syllabus, the course schedule, etc.) may be frequently viewed by students. It can be a little time-consuming to have to download a document in order to, for example, view a due date. Embedded PDFS, using iFrames, will display the document right within blackboard. Multipage documents will include a scrollbar.

Upload PDF to Content Collection

Prior to beginning the steps below, save the document you want to embed as a PDF (in Word, click File > Export > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document).

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