How to Create Documents in Blackboard Ultra

Create a Document

  1. Enter your course
  2. In the middle of the page, select the + icon where you would like to add the document
  3. Select create
  4. From the panel that opens to the right, select document
  5. In the top left corner, enter a name for the document you are creating
  6. In the middle of the screen, select a method to add content to the document
    • Add Content - use the WYSIWYG editor to add text, images and more. Be sure to use the built in formatting options to maintain accessibility requirements. 
    • Add HTML - familiar with HTML coding? Expand your document creation options!
    • Upload from Computer - if you already have the content prepared, go ahead and upload the file.
    • Upload from Cloud Storage - if you are a Microsoft OneDrive user, you can add content from your account.
    • Browse Content Collection - add content that may be shared with you in the content collection. 
  7. Continue to add content as needed by selecting the + sign and choosing your add content method of choice.
  8. When you are done adding content, set the module visibility by selecting hidden from students in the top left corner

Visibility Options

  • Visible to Students: the learning module will be available to all students in the course.
  • Hidden from Students: the learning module will be available to the instructor to continue to edit, but will not be available for students to view. 
  • Release Conditions: the learning module will be visible based on the criteria set.
    • Select Members:  You can make the learning module visible to all members (default) or specific members or groups. 
    • Date/Time: You can make the learning module visible based on a specific date/time. This is helpful when releasing content on a consistent schedule. 
    • Performance: You can make the learning module visible based on a student's performance on an assessment. This is helpful when you want to provide additional resources to students that may be struggling. 
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Blackboard Ultra is the Sacred Heart University Learning Management system and is used to facilitate courses.