Uploading a Syllabus

Open the Syllabus link in the course menu

Build Content Tab

File or Item?

• File creates a direct link to the document
• Item creates an attachment to the document allows text
  • Creates a level of links that may break

File > Name > Browse > upload from computer

• Open in a New Window?
• This opens a new browser tab to display the document
• If not, document opens in Blackboard content area

Item > Name > Text box for message or instructions > Attach document

DOCX vs. PDF

• DOCX requires that the Word Program be open
  • Students must have the program on their device
  • Gives the student the opportunity to edit the document
  • Browser opens a dialogue box to open Word
  • In Chrome this appears in the bottom left corner, many students miss it
  • Use DOCX if you need the student to interact with the document
    • Student contract, worksheets, tables, etc…
  • Easily manipulated for accessibility
• PDF opens in Blackboard regardless of device programs
  • Ally allows student to download in various format for accessibility