The Control Panel - Building Your Course

To begin building your course:

1. Click on the title of the course(which is under course Menu on the welcome page on the Blackboard) you would like to being working.
2. Click on Control Panel in the left navigation bar.
3. The control panel comprises 6 areas:

1. Content Areas: Links to the areas of your course where you will add course material.
2. Course Tools: Setup or use communication tools and specially formatted areas of the course in this section.
3. Course Options: Create the perfect course for your needs by customizing the settings and options. This is also the area where you will make your course available to students.
4. User Management: Add or Remove users, view the student roster with “List/Modify Users,” or set up group.
5. Assessment: Create question pools, online assessments and surveys, or manage your grades.
6. Support: Contact the Blackboard Support Team, System Administrator or view the Instructor Manual.