How do I add a new content area to the Course Menu?

Owned by Erin Warner, created
Last updated: Jan 22, 2022
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Content areas can help instructors organize course materials into easy-to-find groups like weeks, units, or learning modules.

Instructions

  1. On the course menu, click the “+” at the top left.

  2. Choose Content Area from the menu.

    Add a content area to Blackboard menu

  3. Name the content area (example: Syllabus, Week 1)

  4. Check the box Available to Users if this area should be seen by students.

    Name content area

  5. Click Submit.

The new content area will appear at the bottom of the course menu. Drag/drop to adjust the order.

NOTE: New content areas are hidden from students until you add content.

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