Plan and Manage your Bb Course
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Adding a Course Structure to your Blackboard ShellNeed to add content to your empty Blackboard course shell? Follow these directions to import an online course template or enhanced course template.
Adding and Dropping Students in Online ClassesLearn how to drop students who are not active in your online class by the attendance reporting deadline, and add waitlisted students
End of Term ProceduresFollow these steps to prepare your online course for the end of term, including important required steps for all online and hybrid courses.
Enhancing Face-to-Face CoursesLearn how to use Blackboard to support your face-to-face classes
Mapping Your Course StructureOne way to begin the work of developing an online class, whether you've taught it face to face or not, is to start mapping out the course content & activities
New Online Course Student-Ready Spot CheckYou've just built a new online course! But is it ready for students? Use this list as a guide to check
Start of Term - Course PreparationAt the start of every new term, copy your Blackboard course, run date management, and follow these other steps to get your course ready for students and start your term hassle free!
Using Publisher Resources - What Faculty Need to KnowFind out what you need to do to make sure materials provided by your publisher are prepared for use by your students

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