1. DESIGNER & DEVELOPER ORIENTATION Blackboard 9.1

2. Appearance & Style The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you are in Edit Mode. On the far right hand side of the screen, set the Edit Mode to ON by clicking on the grey box. Customization Menu and Style Settings The Style settings control how the Course appears to users. Settings include identifying the first page users see when they open the Course, the appearance of the menu, and how content items appear in folders. In addition, a banner may be added to the top of the course entry page, the first page students see when entering the course. Learn more about Style settingsStyle settings Watch Video

3. Appearance & Style Adding a Banner to the Course Entry Page You can also add a banner directly to your entry page without using the Customization menu. Learn more about Adding a Banner to the Home PageAdding a Banner to the Home Page

4. Managing Content Create A Content Area Create different Content Areas to organize the files and tools you make available to students. Learn more about Creating a Content Area Creating a Content Area Create a Blank Page A blank page presents information about a single page. It appears as a link in a folder and clicking on it will open the content on a new page. You can also use blank pages in the menu. Learn more about Creating Blank PageCreating Blank Page Watch Video

5. Managing Content Linking to a Tool Area Creating a link to the Tools Area incorporates using Tools as part of the content presented to users. Individual Tool links can also be added alongside content in a Course. Learn more about Linking to the Tools AreaLinking to the Tools Area Watch Video Create a Course Link Course Links point students to specific content areas of the course. A Course Link is a shortcut to an area, a tool, or an item and can be added to a Content Area, Learning Module, Lesson Plan, folder, or the Course Menu. Learn more about Creating a Course LinkCreating a Course Link

6. Managing Content Create External Links Links to outside Web sites and resources may be added to Content Areas as External Links. When entering a URL, always enter the full Web address to the link. For example, type: http://www.blackboard.com Learn more about Creating External LinksCreating External Links Watch Video Create a Module Page Module Pages are specialized content pages that present content in discrete boxes called Modules. Modules are items that include content, links, or tools that can be added to personalize a page. Learn more about Creating a Module PageCreating a Module Page

7. Managing Content Create Subheaders and Dividers The appearance of the Course Menu is changed by adding Subheaders and Dividers to organize the Menu Area. Subheaders can organize your course menu. They are similar to Dividers, but differ in that they have a label.

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