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FirstClass Teaching & Learning Migration

A frequent use of a Learning Management System such as FirstClass or Blackboard, is to upload files like a Syllabus, Powerpoint presentations, Word documents, pdf files, etc.

The way to add content in Blackboard is to add an "Item".  

Items can be just text to give your students instructions for an assignment and it can include any file type on your computer.

To add information and/or upload a file in Blackboard, click on your course, select the Control Panel and then the Course Documents section.

My Course -> Control Panel -> Course Documents

If you want to keep your content organized, you might want to create a set of sub-folders first by clicking on "+ Folder".

If you want to create a link to a website URL address, do so by clicking on "+ External Link".

The most frequent option OISE faculty will use is to add an "+ Item". 

Blackboard can also be used as a online file management system so it will be easier to keep track of your important documents related to your course.

If you have a file that you use for multiple courses or for the same course year over year, you can use the same file without having to re-upload each time by uploading your file directly to the "Content Collection".

The recommended method of uploading and publishing files in Blackboard is to use the "Content Collection" feature.

If your course will need to have multiple documents or files, please consult the section "Linking to the Content Collection" on the Portal Info site for more information.

Keeping your course materials in the Content Collection means that you can enter and modify your materials in one place and know that the changes are available across your courses.

As always in Blackboard, make sure you click the final "Submit" button at the bottom of any page to save your changes.  

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