This document provides instructions for adding files in Blackboard Learn 9.1. It explains how to enter a content area, select "Add Content" and then "Item" to name and describe a new item. Instructors can then upload PDFs and other files by browsing their computer. Multiple files can be attached and access restrictions can be set. Once all options are selected, clicking "Submit" will add the content. The document also covers using the "Add File" and "Add Image" tools to quickly upload files or images with descriptions.

1. Introduction to
Adding Files
Blackboard Learn 9.1
Kirsten Thompson | University of Leeds

2. In this tutorial we are
going to explore adding
files.

3. Make sure
Edit Mode is
ON.

4. Enter a Content
Area e.g.
Learning
Resources

5. All content can
be added from
the Content Area
Action Bar.

6. Hover your
mouse over
Add
Content and
select Item.

7. Name the Item e.g. Lecture 1 slides. You may
also like to use the textbox to add a description
or instruction.

8. To access all textbox editor features, select the
chevron-shaped icon to expand it.

9. You can expand the textbox editor by dragging
the bottom right-hand corner.

10. Next upload a PDF
by using the Browse
My Computer
option.

11. You can attach multiple
files e.g. a PDF copy and
an alternative .pptx copy.

12. By default, the item will be available and visible
to your students immediately.

13. Remember to select Yes to Track Number of
Views if you wish to make use of Reports.
Historic reporting data is retained for a maximum
of 30 days at the University.

14. Date and time restrictions can also be
set for content. More advanced
Adaptive Release rules can also be
set once the item has been added.

15. Once all options have been
chosen, select Submit to add
your content.

16. The Lecture 1
slides are now
available

17. As well as
the Add
Item tool
you can
upload files
using the
Add File
tool. For
images, use
Add Image.

18. Add File is for
quick
uploading
where a
description is
not needed to
support the
file.

19. The Add Image
tool provides the
option to add ALT
(Alternative) text
and a long
description, which
benefits those
using screen
readers.

20. Using the Add
Image tool
displays the
image (rather than
a link to the
image), adding
interest.

21. Ensure you have copyright
permission for all images you
upload to the VLE.

22. End