BlackBoard Question of the Week

Q. I have a class this summer and want each student to be able to post a Powerpoint presentation for all to see and to then receive direct comments back from class members.  How do I set it up?

A. The easiest way to do this is to use the discussion board. Create a forum and then post the first thread, describing what you want your students to do. Ask them to reply to your thread and attach their Powerpoint files. If you set it up so students cannot create their own threads (on the Forum Settings page), they will only be able to reply to your thread, and comment on each others’ Powerpoint files.

For more information, visit these links:
Instructors: Creating a Forum | Creating a Thread
Students: Creating a Discussion Board Thread | Replying to a Discussion Board Thread

Q. My last name is misspelled in Blackboard.  How can I get it changed?

A. Once you log into Blackboard, click on the Personal Information link in the Tools menu on the left then choose Edit Personal Information.  Type in the correct spelling of your name, then click Submit at the bottom of the page. Once you make the change, your name will show up correctly in Blackboard.

Q. I have a folder containing various items under one content area; is it possible to move the folder to another content area?

A. The process to move a folder from one content area to another is “Copy,” which you will see to the right of the folder in Blackboard. Once the copy is done, you will see the option “Delete item after copy” — if you select this option, the folder will be removed from its original location.

Visit this link for instructions for copying or moving a folder Moving/Copying an Item or Folder.