why student cannot see blackboard folder

by Vada Gottlieb 10 min read

If you can view it, but your students cannot, they don’t have the appropriate software to view it. If you cannot view your file, Blackboard Courses might not be able to save the file in the appropriate file format. We recommend you save the file in a zip folder and tell your students to unzip it on their machines.

Full Answer

How do I make Blackboard content visible to students?

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.

How do I unhide a folder in Blackboard?

Hiding/Showing Folders and Course ContentClick on the drop-down menu next to the name of the Folder, Item, Link etc. and choose Make Unavailable. That item is immediately hidden from students.Click on the drop-down menu next to the name of the Folder, Item, Link etc. and choose Edit.

How do I find folders in Blackboard?

Go to Original Course View page.Folders. A folder stores files and other folders in the Content Collection. ... Files. The Content Collection also stores files, which are automatically available to the user who added the file. ... Manage files and folders.

How do I access my files on Blackboard?

In the course Control Panel, click on the arrow to the right of Files to open the course Fileshare area. If you expand Files in the Control Panel menu you will see a variety of Fileshare areas to which you may have access. Your course area will always be listed at the top – showing the Blackboard course ID.Aug 9, 2021

How do I unhide students content on Blackboard?

Click on the double-down arrow on the right side of the button. Click Hide Link. An icon will now show on the button. If you point to it, it will show "This link is hidden from students."Oct 25, 2013

How do I hide students on Blackboard?

Go to Control Panel > Grade Centre > Full Grade Centre. Click on the editing arrow next to the title of the column you wish to hide. Simply click on Hide from Students (On/Off).Jul 30, 2018

How do I add a folder in Blackboard?

Add a FolderClick on the “Build Content” action menu button to expose a listing of content types to choose from.Select “Content Folder” listed under the “New Page” heading.Name the folder and decide when to make it available to students. ... Click “Submit” to complete the creation process.

How do I create a folder in Blackboard Ultra?

Creating a Content Folder in Blackboard ULTRAIn the Course Content area, locate where you would like to create a folder and select the plus sign > Create.On the Create Item panel, select Folder.Edit the name of the folder by selecting it or using the pen icon.If desired, change the visibility and add a description.More items...

What is content folder in Blackboard?

A Content Folder is a way of organising items within a content area of your Blackboard course, and can be used to help students navigate their way around the course.Aug 14, 2018

Can students download files from Blackboard?

Downloading Graded Student Work Blackboard allows you to download all student assignment submissions for individual assignments at once. However, this does not download all submissions for all assignments at once. You will need to repeat the process for each assignment.May 21, 2021

Why can't I upload files to Blackboard?

There are problems with adding attachments to student email or uploading files in Blackboard with the internet browsers Edge, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Files may not upload/attach or may be blank, completely empty. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox. Do not use Edge, Safari or Internet Explorer.Feb 9, 2021

Why is my Blackboard Collaborate not working?

Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.

What are permissions?

After content is added to the Content Collection, permissions must be granted to make the content accessible to users and groups of users. Permissions allow users to perform certain actions on items in the Content Collection, that range from read-only access, to editing, managing and removing content.

Default permissions

Some users have default permissions to specific folders. In this case, various permissions are automatically granted to specific folders.

Grant and receive permissions

Any user with Read and Manage permission on a file or folder may grant permissions to other users and user lists.

What is tracking in a file?

Tracking: Tracking is used to view how other users interact with an item. Tracking displays every instance that the file was changed or read and shows the user who took the action. Tracking is useful for managing changes and for instructors to verify that students have read an item.

What is a comment in a folder?

Comments are opinions or instructions regarding the contents of an item or folder. Passes: Passes are created for an item to allow anyone, even those without a user account, controlled access to an item. When viewing content through a pass, the viewer can't access other areas of the Content Collection.

Why is tracking important?

Tracking is useful for managing changes and for instructors to verify that students have read an item. Versions: Versions are created to allow collaborative work without overwriting earlier drafts. Each draft is stored as a separate version that can be checked out and checked in to manage changes.

image

What Are Permissions?

  • After content is added to the Content Collection, permissions must be granted to make the content accessible to users and groups of users. Permissions allow users to perform certain actions on items in the Content Collection, that range from read-only access, to editing, managing and removing content. You can configure permissions for individual files or for entire folders an…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Types of Permissions

  • Content Collection permissions: 1. Read: Users can view files or folders. 2. Write: Users can make changes to files and folders. 3. Remove: Users can remove files from the folder or the folder itself. 4. Manage: Users can control the properties and settings of files and folders. When a user searches for files or folders or attempts to manipulate files or folders—for example, using copy, …
See more on help.blackboard.com

Default Permissions

  • Some users have default permissions to specific folders. In this case, various permissions are automatically granted to specific folders. 1. User folders: These folders appear under My Contentin the Content Collection menu. Users has Read, Write, Remove, and Manage permissions for their user folders. The administrator determines the availability of these folders on a system …
See more on help.blackboard.com

Grant and Receive Permissions

  • Any user with Read and Manage permission on a file or folder may grant permissions to other users and user lists. Users and groups of users may be granted one or more permissions. For example, Read permission for an item may be granted to an entire course list. The owner may grant additional permissions to single users within the course list. Permissions may be edited fo…
See more on help.blackboard.com