Adding Files to a Course

Question

How do I add files to a course?

 

Environment

  • Blackboard

 

Resolution

Adding files to a course in Blackboard is a great way to distribute documents (e.g., syllabus), presentations, and other resources to your students. You can add files to any area of your course, such as content areas (e.g., Assignments) or the Discussion Board.

To add a file to a course in Blackboard, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the area in your course where you want to add the file.
  2. Ensuring the Edit Mode is ON, click the Build Content link.
  3. In the dropdown menu, select File (under the Create heading).
  4. In the Name field, type the name of the file.
  5. In the Find File, click Browse Local Files.
    • (Optional) If you want the file to open in a new window, click Yes under File Options.
  6. Click the Submit button.

 

Tips

Here are some additional tips for adding files to a course in Blackboard:

  • You can add multiple files at once by selecting them all before clicking the Submit button.
  • You can also drag and drop files into the File Location field.
  • If you want to hide the file from students until a certain date, you can set the Release Date field.

Please see the Blackboard Help article about adding files to a course in Blackboard for more information. 

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