Daniel Webster College
 

Blackboard Tip

Add Content

Add a folder to a content area  

·   Go to the Control Panel and choose one of the content areas in your course, Course Info, Assignments, Course Documents by clicking on it.

·    Add a folder to it by clicking the Add Folder icon.

·    Give the folder a name by typing a word or by choosing one from the drop down list. 

·    Type a description of what will be in the folder in the Text box.

·    If you do not want to make the folder visible right now, click No next to that question.

·    Click Submit.

Add an item to the folder

o   Click the name of the folder.

o   Click the + Item icon.

o   Type a name for the item or choose one from the dropdown list.

o   Type a description of the item in the Text box.

o   If you want to add an attachment, browse for it.

o   Click Submit.

Add a URL
                      o   Click the name of the folder.

o   Click the the + URL icon.

o   Enter a name for the URL, for example, National Geographic.

o   Type or paste the url, for example, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

o    Type a description or directions in the Description box.

o   Click Submit.
 

Add a Course Link

o    Click the name of the folder.

o    Click the + Course Link icon.

o    Type a name for the item or choose one from the dropdown list.

o    Type a description of the item in the Text box.

o    Click Browse to identify the location you want to  link to.

o    Click the radio button next to the part of the course and click Submit.

o    Click Submit again.