Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Course Content: Add a Learning Module to Course Content

Adding a Learning Module

Learning modules in Blackboard Ultra provide a structured way for students to navigate course content. They allow instructors to organize related materials into a sequential path, ensuring students progress through the content in a logical order.

Steps to Add a Learning Module:

1. Navigate to your Blackboard Ultra course.
2. Select Content. Then click the plus sign (+) where you'd like to add a learning module.
   
   
   
   
3. In the drop-down menu, select Create.
   
   
   
   
4. In the Create Item panel, click Learning Module.
   
   
   
   
5. A new, blank learning module will appear. Click the module title to edit the title. Enter a descriptive title for the learning module in the "Learning Module Title" field. For example, "Week 1: Introduction to Psychology".
   
   
   
   
6. Configure visibility and other module settings:
   • Visible to students: Choose whether the module is immediately visible to students. You can choose to hide the module until you are ready for students to access it.
     
     
     
     
   • Description: Add a description to inform students what they will learn or find in the module.
     
     
     
     
   • Advance In Sequence: Click the check box next to "Forced Sequence" if you only want students to access the learning module in sequence after completing previous learning modules. 
     
     
     
     
   • Image: Optionally, you can add an image to the learning module section by clicking Add Image. 
     
     
7. To add content to the learning module, click the plus sign (+) under the module. You can create new content, copy content from another course, upload files, or access cloud storage. You can also select content market, content collection, or the Learning Object Repository.
   
   
   
   
8. Continue adding content items (documents, files, links, assessments, etc.) to the learning module as needed. You can reorder items by clicking on the six small dots on the edge of the module to drag and drop.
   
   

Tips for Effective Learning Modules

• Structure the content logically to guide students through the material.
• Use clear and concise titles for each item within the module.
• Provide context and instructions to help students understand the purpose of each module.

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