blackboard basics

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This workshop will focus on instructors who have never used Blackboard before but want to

take advantage of using the online system to post class materials. Instructors will be able

to set up their course on Blackboard during this session and should bring a copy of all files

that you would like to post.

Basics

Course Design- managing course menu

Adding Items- creating folders & items

- using WYSIWYG text editor- hyperlinks & attatchments

Course Files- batch upload

User Management- deleting vs unavailable

- enrolling users

Communication- announcements

- email

Discussion Board- forum setup

- resources

Course Availability

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Outline Basics

Course Design

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Basics

Manage Course Menu

Course Design

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Basics

Course BannerControl PanelCustomizationTeaching StyleSelect Banner

Adding Content

Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc

Basics

Creating Folders & Items

Adding Content

Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc

Basics

Using the WYSIWYG Text Editor

Adding Content

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Basics

Hyperlinks & Attachments

Course Files

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Basics

Batch UploadControl PanelCourse FilesClick on Course

User Management

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Basics

Deleting vs UnavailableControl PanelUsers and GroupsUsers

User Management

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Basics

Enrolling UsersControl PanelUsers and GroupsUsers

Communication

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Basics

AnnouncementsControl PanelCourse ToolsAnnouncements

Communication

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Basics

EmailControl PanelCourse ToolsSend Email

Discussion Board

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Basics

Forum Setup

Discussion Board

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Basics

Resourceswww.fordham.edu/ftcResourcesUsing Discussion Boards

Course Availability

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Basics

Making course availableControl PanelCustomizationProperties