Part 8 - Blackboard Content System

 

 

Overview

The Blackboard Content System is a file repository with several sophisticated features for working with content. It is fully integrated with the Blackboard Learning System and the Blackboard Community System—making use of a similar interface as well as creating repositories for Blackboard Learning System courses and users.

This chapter reviews how to manage the Blackboard Content System through the Administrator Panel.

In this part

Part 8—Blackboard Content System includes the following chapters.

 

Chapter

Description

Content

This chapter reviews how content is managed within the Content Collection.

Organizing Content

This chapter explains the best way to organize folders, permissions, and content for courses and the institution.

Managing the Library

This chapter explains the role of librarians and how eReserves are managed.

Portfolios

This chapter reviews the tools available for creating and managing Portfolios.

Learning Objects Catalog

This chapter reviews options for managing the Learning Objects Catalog.

Custom Metadata

This chapter reviews how Custom Metadata is created.

Display Options

This chapter reviews the options available for displaying the Content Collection menu and Content list.

Content System Settings

This chapter reviews the options available for managing the Content Collection menu and tools.

Technical Settings

This chapter reviews the technical settings in the Blackboard Content System.

Customizing the User Interface

This chapter describes how the Administrator can modify the UI to suit the needs of the institution.