Adding and Organizing Content

This page is designed to help new Blackboard users get started. It covers the most common tasks and tools in Blackboard in a very basic format. For more help contact bbhelp@uml.edu.

Adding and organizing content

Content is added to a course in a content area such as the Home Page.

With edit mode enabled instructors can add and edit content in their course at any time and set that content to become available to or hidden from students whenever desired.

Before you can add or edit content make sure that edit mode is turned on in the top right of your course page.

• Adding Folders

  • Folders allow you to organize your content so students can easily find it. Most courses organize their content by week or by topic. Generally the folders are added first and then content is added into the folders.

How to add a folder PDF guide

• Adding a File

  • The simplest way to add a single file to your content area. Perfect for a syllabus.

How to add a file PDF guide

• Adding an Item

  • The most popular and versatile way to add content, an item allows you to add text, images, links, embed video or attach multiple files. Almost any file type can be attached.

How to add an item PDF guide