Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Course Content: Add or Edit a File

Adding a File to the Course Content Page

To add a file to the Course Content page, use the following steps: 

1. Navigate to the course content page in Blackboard Ultra.
2. Click the plus sign where you want to add the item. A menu will appear.
3. Select Upload.
   
   
   
   
4. A pop-up window appears. Select the file you want to upload. If the file is in a folder, select the folder to drill down to the item.
5. Click Open.
6. In the pop-up window, type a descriptive title in the "Display Name" box and use the round buttons to select one file option. Click Save.
   
   
   
   

NOTE: By default, files are marked "Hidden from students" when added to the Course Content page. Be sure to edit the file to change the visibility settings. 

Editing an Existing File

1. Locate the file on the Course Content page in Blackboard Ultra.
2. Click the three dots next to the file item.
3. Select Edit from the drop-down menu. 
   
   

4. In the Edit panel, adjust your file settings:

   • Visibility: Use the drop-down menu to make the file hidden or visible to students. Access and set release conditions.
   • Replace File: Remove the current file and upload a new one
   • File Options: select view and download, view only, or download only
   • Additional Tools: align with goals and standards of course
   • Description: type a description to be displayed beneath the file folder on the Course Content page

5. Click Save.

Supported File Types

• .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word)
• .pdf (Adobe PDF)
• .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
• .txt (Plain Text)
• .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif (Images)
• .mp4, .mov (Video)

Considerations

• Check the accessibility of the file after uploading by clicking the dots and selecting "View Accessibility Score" in the drop-down menu.
• Ensure the file size is appropriate for online viewing. Large files may take longer to download.
• Name the file clearly, so students understand the content.

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