Content Types
Blackboard Content Types There are many different types of content available for use in Blackboard. Here is a chart that highlights the different types and a brief description of each. Content Type Description Item General piece of content, such as a file, image, text or link to which a description and other items can be attached. HTML file that can be viewed as a page within your course or in a separate browser window. Audio, video or graphic file from your computer incorporated into your course. Link to an outside website or resources. Set of content that provides structured path for progressing through items. Content type that combines information about the lesson itself with the curriculum resources used to teach it. Course syllabus created by attaching existing file or walking through a syllabus builder tool. Shortcut to an item, tool or area in your course. Course area that allows content to be structured via a hierarchy or categories. Blank pages display files, images and text as a link in the course area without including a description. Page containing dynamic, personalized content modules that help users keep track of tasks, tests, assignments and new content created in the course. Mashups allow you to include content from an external site, such as Flickr, SlideShare and YouTube, in your course. High-quality digital content and interactive learning tools from content providers, such as Cengage Learning, McGraw-Hill Education, Macmillan Education, Pearson and Wiley, seamlessly integrated into Blackboard Learn. File Audio, Image, Video Web Link Learning Module Lesson Plan Syllabus Course Link Content Folder Blank Page Module Page Mashups Publisher Content Created by frostt Updated 7.8.15 by brownt Page 1 of 2 Additional Resources: Blackboard Help https://help.blackboard.com Created by frostt Updated 7.8.15 by brownt Page 2 of 2
