Learning Technology

Course Documents

This section will cover how to add class readings, documents, videos, and other files to a Blackboard course page.

Go to the Edit View screen of a content area such as the Course Documents or Syllabus either through the Control Panel or by clicking on the Edit View link.
From the menu on the top, click on the +Item button to add an item.
Enter the title of your item at Name.

You may provide a brief description of your item at Text. Alternatively, this box can be used for including instructions about uploaded files or typing out some short text content.
Note: You can also copy and paste text from Microsoft Word to Blackboard.

Click Attach local file to upload a file from your computer (this can be a Word document, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation, a video clip, or any other file).

Click Browse...
Go to the location of your file and select it
Click Open
Use Name of Link to File to change the name of the link. If this field is left blank, the link will default to the name of the file.
Leave Special Action on "Create a Link to this File."

Select Yes for Make the content available to let students view this item or No to prevent them from seeing it. You may wish to select No if you are preparing items in advance and do not want your students to see them just yet.
Select Yes for Track number of views to have the Blackboard system collect data from your students about usage, otherwise, leave it as No.
Choose date and time restrictions makes an item appear on the Blackboard course page during a specified time period. Simply check the box(s) which you wish to apply and set their date and time.
Note: You still have to select Yes for Make the content available if you wish to use this feature.

Click on the Submit button to finish adding your item. The content will be added when you get a notification of success.
Note: With large files, it can take a while to transfer all of the data to the Blackboard server.
Note: Make sure that the type of file you upload can be viewed by your students. Some students may not have the necessary application on their personal computers to view uncommon files. In that case, either use another file type or provide instructions on where and how to obtain the program.