where is the blackboard control panel

by Dr. Keith Lindgren Jr. 8 min read

The control panel in Blackboard provides you with access to a suite of course management tools. You can access the control panel from inside any Blackboard course underneath the left hand customisable navigation panel and just underneath “course management” section.

Do students have access to the Control Panel in Blackboard?

In all versions of Blackboard, the Control Panel is the central point for course management functions and is never available to students.

How do I access my Blackboard settings?

Set privacy optionsOpen the menu next to your name in the page header > Settings > Personal Information > Set Privacy Options. ... On the Set Privacy Options page, select the appropriate check boxes to make your personal information visible to other Blackboard users and in the User Directory.More items...

Where is the Tools menu in Blackboard?

1. The Course Management menu is located on the lower left menu bar on the Course Home Page. The course management menu provides instructors with tools to create, manage and modify the course. Files, Course Tools, Evaluation, Grade Center, Users and Groups, Customization, Packages and Utilities, and Help are available.

How do I navigate Blackboard?

0:125:26How to Navigate Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can access a test course by navigating to the PS website scrolling to the bottom of the homeMoreYou can access a test course by navigating to the PS website scrolling to the bottom of the home page and clicking. Test drive and online course follow the login instructions.

How do I change my email on blackboard?

Change Your "Preferred" E-mail account in Blackboard Under Tools, click on Personal Information. Click on Edit Personal Information. Change your email address there and click submit.

How do I change my avatar on blackboard?

On the personal information page, click 'Personalize My Settings. ' Select the 'Use custom avatar image' on the 'Personalize My Settings' page, browse your computer for your picture, and click 'Submit' once uploaded. Your new avatar image should now appear next to your name in the Global Navigation menu.

How do I view course menu in Blackboard?

If the Course Menu and Control Panel are not visible in your course site, skip to Step 3 to see how to make them visible.Step 1 - Hover your cursor between the Course Menu and the main display areas. ... Step 2: The Course Menu (and Control Panel) are now collapsed or hidden. ... Step 3 - To Show or Reveal the Course Menu.More items...•Nov 8, 2019

Where are course Tools in Blackboard Ultra?

In the Ultra experience, most tools appear in these areas: Tools page in the base navigation. Inside a course....Manage toolsInstitution Page.Profile.Activity Stream.Calendar.Messages.Grades.

How do I create a menu link in Blackboard?

Select the Add Menu Item icon above the course menu to open the menu. Select the type of content to create and type a name. Complete any other required text boxes, such as URL for Web Link. Select the Available to Users check box if you're ready for students to see it.Apr 27, 2020

How do I get my sidebar back on Blackboard?

If you're accessing your course from a mobile device or tablet or from within a small browser window, Blackboard will collapse the sidebar by default. To expand the sidebar, click the blue area at the side of the screen. If you don't see the blue area to expand the sidebar, try enlarging the browser window.Jan 26, 2018

Where should one navigate in Blackboard course to locate the course discussion board?

Accessing the Discussion Board The course discussion board can be accessed from a link in the course menu. Additionally, links to individual forums can be created in course content areas.Oct 26, 2018

Where is details and actions in Blackboard?

Go to Original Course View page....Details & Actions: View course information and tools with these options:Roster: Access basic profile cards and match faces to names. ... Blackboard Collaborate: Use the open Blackboard Collaborate session as a convenient launch point for scheduled and impromptu meetings.More items...