Ultra: Managing Course Content

Introduction

An important part of running and managing a course is Course Content. Course content can consist of folders, weblinks, written text, video, audio, etc. In this page, you will learn how to manage and make available course content to students.

Why Organize Content?

While each instructors approach to teaching may vary, having a structure to content will help students navigate a course. You can use Folders or Modules to organize content on a week-by-week basis, or you can use Folders or Modules to break down steps you wish students to complete.  In addition, you can use Folders or Modules for different components you wish to teach: readings, videos, optional or extra credit activities. 

We highly recommend deleting duplicates, and keeping all content hidden that students do not need or should not view. 

Creating Content

The + icons on the left indicate places where you can click to add/insert new content. See the Blackboard tutorial on adding content. 

Hiding/Showing Folders or Items to Students

You can make content unavailable to students or apply date and time restrictions to control when it appears. The 3 options in the dropdown below each content piece include:

• Visible to Students

• Hidden from Students

• Release Conditions