Modules are packets of content that appear on the My Institution common area or customized Module tabs created by an Administrator. From the Manage Modules page an Administrator can add and modify modules as well as control the content of modules.
To determine what modules will appear on a common area, use the Default Content page for a particular content area.
Note: The advanced features on this page, such as adding a module, are only available to those users that license the Blackboard Portal System.
Click Manage Modules from the Portal Area section of the System Control Panel.
The following functions are available from the Manage Modules page.
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add a module |
Module in the action bar. |
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remove a module |
Remove for a module in the list. This action cannot be undone. |
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modify a module |
Properties for a module in the list. |
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customize the content of a module |
Contents for a module in the list. The appropriate Modify Module page will appear. |
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view a module |
Preview. The module will appear as users will see it on a common area. |
If the Blackboard Content System is installed an additional set of Portal Modules will be available. These include:
· Content System: Course Content
· Content System: Bookmarks
· Content System: Institution Content
· Content System: My Content
· Content System: My Portfolios
· Content System: Organization Content (This is only available with the Blackboard Portal System)
· Content System: Search Content Systems
· Content System: Workflow Activities