Add an item
The new version of Blackboard might look different, but it still has the same main features that you're used to using
View the walkthrough video or click the link below to download a printable guide.
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fig. 1 module list on home page
To add an item you must have Edit Mode turned on, turning Edit Mode off will allow you to view the module as the students see it.
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Edit Mode can be toggled on or off using the button highlighted below:
fig. 2 Edit mode switch
fig. 3 Study Materials content area
- Hover over Build Content, a drop down menu will appear
fig. 4 Build Content drop down menu
fig. 5 Choosing an item from the Build Content menu
fig. 6 the Create Item form
- Browse for a file to upload by clicking on Browse My Computer
If you just wanted to write a message eg, "here you will find your course resources" you can write this in the description box and miss out the next three steps
fig. 7 the Browse My Computer button for file uploads
- Choose the file for upload
fig. 8 the File Upload dialogue
- Check the file is attached and click on the Submit button
fig. 9 uploaded files listed in the Create Item form
- You can then view the created item from the Study Materials section
fig. 10 view the created item in the content area