what to do with your blackboard courses after they finish instructor

by Dr. Cara Jones IV 4 min read

Do Blackboard courses expire?

Blackboard courses will be retained on the server following the end of the semester. Forty-five days after each course's end date, the courses will become unavailable to the students, by default (the instructor can choose to modify this availability date).Aug 6, 2019

Is there a way to access old Blackboard courses?

Jump to the "Original" help about the courses tab. From the list where your name appears, you can view a list of your courses. You can return to previous courses to review content, reuse material, and prepare your future courses.Feb 1, 2021

Why did my Blackboard courses disappear?

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 open my Blackboard course available to students?

In list view:Click the three horizontal dots (course menu) to change course availability. Click "Open course".You will be prompted to confirm your decision. Click "Open to students" to make your course immediately available.

Can you access Blackboard after graduation?

If you are leaving the University, your IT and Blackboard accounts will be shut down a few weeks after you complete your course. ... Once your IT username has been closed down you will no longer be able to access any University of Reading IT systems.Apr 16, 2019

How do students delete old courses on Blackboard?

Delete a courseOn the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses.Search for a course.Select the check box for each course to delete.Select Delete.Select OK.

How long does it take for courses to show up on Blackboard?

Tell Me. When you register for a class you are automatically enrolled into the Blackboard system for that course within approximately 6 hours. However, there could be several reasons why you may not see a Blackboard course.Aug 26, 2010

How long does it take for a dropped class to removed from Blackboard?

It may take up to 3 days for a dropped class to disappear from your Blackboard course list.May 8, 2021

How do I unhide a course on Blackboard?

To show a hidden course, filter the list by Hidden from me > open a course's menu > select Show course.

How do you make a course not available on Blackboard?

Make a course unavailableGo to the course you want to make unavailable.In the Control Panel (at the bottom of course menu on the left-hand side) Click Customisation. Click Properties.Under section 3, Set Availability, select No.Click Submit.

How do I make a course active in Blackboard?

To make a course available:Click on the Customization under Control Panel.Select Properties under Customization.Scroll to item number 3 and Select Yes option.Scroll to the bottom of the page, click on the Submit button to activate the change.Mar 14, 2018

Why does my Blackboard course say private?

The note “private” in your course title means that the course has not yet been made available to your students. To make your course available, follow the How to Make Your Course Available to Students instructions.Dec 26, 2020

Past or upcoming courses and organizations

If you have past or upcoming courses and organizations, you can swipe left or right to display them. Courses and organizations are placed in current, past, or upcoming lists based on the duration specified in the course or organization settings.

Completed or upcoming courses and organizations

If you have completed or upcoming courses and organizations, tap Current to change your view. Courses and organizations show in the current, completed, or upcoming lists based on the duration or status set by your instructor or administrator. Courses set to Private by an instructor show in the list.

Courses

After you log in, you see all of your current courses where you're enrolled as an instructor, TA, course builder, or another custom role. Tap a course card to access a course.

Course overview

From the course list, tap a course card for a concise view of these items:

Due dates

Due Dates show in the course overview for Ultra courses. You can see what's coming up for your students in the next two weeks and you can preview the assessments. Due Dates is replaced by Needs Attention in Original courses.

Tests and assignments

Tests and assignments are included in Course Content. You can view an assessment's details, edit some settings, and preview it to see the student experience.

Grading

From the main menu or within a course, you can quickly review, provide feedback, and grade assignment submissions. You can view associated rubrics and attachments. When you're ready, post the grades for students to see.

Discussions

See current activity, participate in discussions, and edit some settings.

Announcements

Send announcements within individual courses to keep students motivated and on track.