Add a Folder to Blackboard

Step 1: Access the Control Panel by clicking on the Control Panel link and choose the Content Area that you would like to add your folder.

Step 2: Click on Add Folder.

Step 3: Type in the name of your folder or you may choose a title from the drop down box. Then you may choose your preferred color for the text of your folder.

Step 4: After you have named your item, you may add text to describe your item. This text will be shown directly underneath your item. You may click Preview to view the folder.

Step 5: Set the options you want to your attached item.

Step 6: Click Yes to Make content available for student visibility. If you would like to choose a later time, click the Display After item and choose a date and time restriction for the folder to be deployed.  If you would like to display the folder till a certain date, click Display Until and choose a date and time restriction for the folder to be invisible for students.

Step 7: Click Yes on Track number of views if you would like to know how many times students visit your folder.

Step 8: Click on the button to add your folder. You will receive a conformation receipt. Click the button to close this window.