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Blackboard Original: Export a Course

Why Export?

In the event an instructor wants to preserve course content for use in the future, an export package can be created and saved to their local device or cloud-based storage repository.

The content of an export package includes:

  • Course content
  • Announcements
  • Blogs
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • Content Alignments
  • Discussions
  • Glossary
  • Grade Center Columns and Settings
  • Group Settings
  • Journals
  • Retention Center Rules
  • Rubrics
  • Tasks
  • Tests, Surveys, and Pools
  • Wikis

Bear in mind, some Blackboard Original course content types and settings will not convert when you import your package to an Ultra course shell.

Exporting a Course

From the Course Management header in the menu pane to the left of your Original course content area, expand Control Panel, then Packages and Utilities, and select Export Archive Course.

Image of Blackboard Original course menu pane with arrows indicating Control Panel and Packages and Utilities collapsible menus as well as red outline box framing Export/Archive course action link.

On the Export/Archive Course page, select Export Package. If you ultimately intend to import the course package in the future to a different Learning Management System (Canvas, Brightspace, Moodle, etc.), then select Export Common Cartridge Package.

Image of Export/Archive Course page, with red arrows indicating Export Package and Export Common Cartridge Package action buttons.

From the Export Course page and the File Attachments subheading, for Course Files Default Directory select “Copy links and include copies of the files in the course default directory” and for Files Outside of the Course Default Directory select “Copy links and include copies of the files outside of the course default directory”.

Image of Export Course page and File Attachments subheading options. Arrows indicating "Copy links and include copies of the files outside of the course default directory" selected for both "Course Files Default Directory" and "Files Outside of the Course Default Directory" options.

From the Select Course Materials subheading, click the Select All button, select “Include only the forums, with no starter posts” from the Discussion Board option, then click Submit to generate the export file.

Image of Select Items list with arrow indicating Select All action button, Discussion Board sub-option for "Include only the forums, with no starter posts", and the Submit action button.

When the export package is ready, an email notification will be generated. Navigate back to the Export/Archive Course page and click the Refresh button. The export file should appear listed below. Click on the export file name to save the compressed file to your local device.

Image of Export/Archive Course page with arrows indicating Refresh action button and link to compressed export file name.

Export and archive packages are downloaded as compressed ZIP files and are imported or restored in the same format. Don’t unzip a package or delete files from the package, as then the contents can’t be imported correctly.

Note: User created export packages exports are available in Blackboard for 30 days from creation date. You will be notified of the expiration when they create, download, and in the course package list view for the course.

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Blackboard Ultra: Export a Course

Why Export?

In the event an instructor wants to preserve course content for use in the future, an export package can be created and saved to their local device or cloud-based storage repository.

The content of an export package includes:

  • Course content
  • Rubrics associated to assignments
  • Calendar events, including office hours and course schedule
  • Discussions
  • Gradebook settings
  • Manual gradebook items
  • Goals alignments
  • Course announcements

Exporting a Course

On the Course Content page, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Export Course Package.

Screenshot of Course Content page, with More Options icon highlighted and popup modal magnified, highlighting Export Course Package action.

From the Export/Archive Course side panel, click the download icon to initiate the export process.

Export/Archive side menu panel with download action icon indicated by red arrow.

When the export or archive package is ready, an email notification will be generated. Navigate back to the Course Content page, open the menu on the right side above the content list. Select Export Course Package. Click on the export file name to save the compressed file to your local device.

Export/Archive Course side menu panel with export package link name indicated by red arrow.

Export and archive packages are downloaded as compressed ZIP files and are imported or restored in the same format. Don’t unzip a package or delete files from the package, as then the contents can’t be imported correctly.

Note: User created export packages exports are available in Blackboard for 30 days from creation date. You will be notified of the expiration when they create, download, and in the course package list view for the course.

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Blackboard Ultra: Gradebook Grid View

What’s New?

Everything in one place. The new Grade Details panel opens alongside the gradebook when you click on any student’s cell, surfacing submission details, assessment feedback, grader notes, accommodations, and posting status without navigating away.
The Assessment Details panel does the same for column-level information.
Grade entry that flows. Hover to the top of any column, click the pencil icon to enter edit mode, and move through students with the Enter key.
More control over student display. Choose first-name-first or last-name-first. Toggle the student ID column on or off. Sort by name, ID, overall grade, or any gradebook column.
A smarter To Do panel. The replacement for the old Overview tab keeps you in the context of the gradebook while surfacing exactly what needs attention: ungraded submissions and unposted grades, organized by assessment.

 

Image of new Ultra Gradebook header row with red arrow indicating updated "To Do" action button.

 

New Gradebook Filter. The filter now opens as a modal, instead of a side panel. It allows the user to use a custom view based on specific students, groups, categories, assessment types, or a specific gradable item.
Improved access to accommodations, exceptions, and exemptions. The new Grade Details panel gives more efficient access to the user accommodations, exceptions, and exemption settings.
Please review the Side by Side Guide to see a comprehensive list of all updates to the Ultra Gradebook.

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Camera Goes Black During Recording (Panopto)

Camera Goes Black During Recording (Panopto)

In Panopto, if your camera goes black as soon as you select Record, it may be due to your Google Chrome settings.

1. Open your Google Chrome Browser

2. In the top right corner, select the three dots and select Settings

Screenshot of Google chrome home screen. One purple arrow in top right corner pointing to 3 dots. Second purple arrow in bottom right corner pointing to settings.

3. In the left side menu, select System and make sure that Use graphics acceleration when available is enabled

Screenshot of Google Chrome Settings page. One purple arrow in bottom left corner pointing to System. Second purple arrow in middle right side of page pointing to Use graphics acceleration when available.

4. Restart your browser to ensure changes are saved.

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Changing Privacy Settings on Padlet

Changing Privacy Settings on Padlet

ACC Padlet boards are set as Org Only access by default.

Screenshot of Padlet Share setting. Yellow circle on the right side of the Org only option.

If you would like access to share your Padlet to a wider audience then you must request to be elevated to a Teacher Role. You can request this access by filling out the Request Software from Academic Technology form.

The Padlet Teacher role allows the sharing of Padlet to a wider audience, without requiring login. This can be useful if embedding a Padlet into a blackboard course.

Screenshot of Padlet Share setting. Yellow circle on the right side of the Org only option but also has Secret and Secret Password options.

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Track module completion for Coursera content in my Blackboard course

Track module completion for Coursera content in my Blackboard course

1. You can track student progress for individual modules by selecting the 3 dots (…) in the top right corner and then selecting Student Progress

Purple arrow pointing to Student Progress

2. Or you can go to your Gradebook tab and see an overview of all Coursera assignments and students’ completion

Screenshot of Gradebook showing various Coursera assignments

If you notice a delay, it is because grades from Coursera are synced with your Blackboard course once every 24 hours. Please wait 24 hours before submitting a ticket.

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When I access Coursera content from my Blackboard course, I am stuck on a message “SSO Request is being processed”

When I access Coursera content from my Blackboard course, I am stuck on a message “SSO Request is being processed”

1. If you stuck on a message that says “SSO Request is being processed”, then you just need to change some settings in your Google Chrome Browser

Screenshot of SSO Request is being processed error message

2. In the top right corner of your Google Chrome Browser, select the 3 vertical dots to find Settings.

One purple arrow in top right corner pointing to 3 vertical dots. Second purple arrow pointing to Settings at bottom right corner.

3. Once you’re in Settings, select the Privacy and Security tab

Purple arrow to Privacy and security tab

4. Make sure you select Allow third party cookies

Purple arrow to Allow third-part cookies option

5. Go back to the Privacy and Security tab. Scroll down to find and select Site settings

Purple arrow to Site settings option

6. Once you’re in Site settings, scroll down to find and select Pop-ups and redirects

Purple arrow to Pop-ups and redirects option

7. Make sure you select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects

Purple arrow to "Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects" option

8. Refresh your Blackboard course and you should no longer receive the “SSO request is being processed” message.

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How to Log into Coursera

How to Log into Coursera

1. Go to https://instruction.austincc.edu/coursera/.

2. Scroll down and select the ACC Faculty Coursera link .

Screenshot of For Students and For Faculty boxes. Purple arrow pointing to dark purple button that says Access Coursera as Faculty


3. Select Join in the top right corner.

Screenshot of ACC Coursera page. Purple arrow pointing to white rectangle in top right corner that says Join in blue letters


4. A small new window will pop up. If it is your first time accessing Coursera select Join Program. If it is not your first time then select Login with Austin Community College.

Screen shot of small pop up window that says Join the learning program. Purple arrow pointing to blue Join program button.

5. Start exploring Coursera!



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How to Add Coursera Content into Blackboard Courses

How to Add Coursera Content into Blackboard Courses

1. Complete the Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form.

2. Go to your Blackboard Course that you want to add Coursera content.

3. On your Course Content page, select the purple plus (+) sign where you want to add your Coursera content.

4. Select Content Market.

5. A new Content Market window should pop up; scroll through until you find Coursera.

the logo is a blue square with a white C

6. A new window will open and you can find your specific Coursera Program

7. Select one of the Coursera items you want to add to your Blackboard Course.

8. Select Submit.

9. Close the Coursera Program list window.

10. Go back to your Blackboard Course and refresh the window to see your new Coursera items.


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How to Request Coursera Integration for Blackboard Courses

How to Request Coursera Integration for Blackboard Courses

1. Go to https://instruction.austincc.edu/coursera/.

2. Scroll down and select Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form.

Screenshot of ACC Coursera page that shows 4 sections: For Students, For Faculty, For Staff, and Coursera & Blackboard. The bottom right section is Coursera & Blackboard. In that section, there is a purple arrow pointing to a purple button that says Coursera/Blackboard Integration request form

3. Complete the Coursera/Blackboard Integration Request Form to provide the necessary information. 

Note that this request form needs to be submitted once for each ACC course requesting integration. Once completed, the integration will be available for all sections of that course for the current and future terms.


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