BB 9.1: Modifying the Course Menu

May 10, 2011 in BB Tutorials, Faculty


The Course Menu is the list of navigation links inside the course. After you click on your course, the course menu can be found on the left-hand side. To change, reorder or add items to the default course menu, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Log into Blackboard and select the course you are teaching.
  2. In the upper right corner ensure that the Edit Mode is set to ON. If not click Off, to toggle it to ON.
  3. Select the Add button (+) on the Course Menu.  Then click Create Content Area.
  4. Enter a Name for the content area.   Click the Available to Users checkbox to grant access to students. Click Submit .
  5. The new Content Area appears on the Course Menu.
  6. To Rename, Hide, or Delete a content area, click on the chevrons (down arrows) to the right of the content area name.
     

    A.  Rename – Click on Rename Link. Type in new name.   Click on to Save changes.  Click on to Cancel the action.

    B.  Hide – Click on Hide Link. Students are unable to this link.

    C.  Delete – Click on Delete. Then select OK in the pop-up box.

  7. To change the order, click on the up/down arrow beside the item and drag and drop it into the desired location.

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