Blackboard Basics
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Faculty Technology Center www.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc 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
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Transcript of Blackboard Basics
Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc
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
Discussion Board- forum setup
- resources
Course Availability
Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc
Outline Basics
Course Design
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Basics
Manage Course Menu
Course Design
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Course BannerControl PanelCustomizationTeaching StyleSelect Banner
Adding Content
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Creating Folders & Items
Adding Content
Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc
Basics
Using the WYSIWYG Text Editor
Adding Content
Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc
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Hyperlinks & Attachments
Course Files
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Batch UploadControl PanelCourse FilesClick on Course
User Management
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Deleting vs UnavailableControl PanelUsers and GroupsUsers
User Management
Faculty Technology Centerwww.fordham.edu/blackboard | www.fordham.edu/ftc
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Enrolling UsersControl PanelUsers and GroupsUsers
Communication
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AnnouncementsControl PanelCourse ToolsAnnouncements
Communication
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EmailControl PanelCourse ToolsSend Email
Discussion Board
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Forum Setup
Discussion Board
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Resourceswww.fordham.edu/ftcResourcesUsing Discussion Boards
Course Availability
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Basics
Making course availableControl PanelCustomizationProperties
