The instructions in this article do not pertain to courses in Blackboard Ultra. Instructions for Blackboard Ultra can be found here.
- Open the course you’d like to add a course banner or course card photo to in Blackboard.
- From the left sidebar, drop down the options for “Customization” and select “Teaching Style”.
- Course banner settings are located in the “Select Banner” section. Select “Browse Local Files” to attach the banner file and select “Upload” to confirm. When you’re ready to publish your changes, select “Submit”.
- A confirmation banner will appear to confirm your changes.
For Blackboard Learn, the ideal course banner size is no larger than 1000 x 150 pixels - with the main content kept in the center of the banner. More information can be found here.
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Grading Support
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Blackboard: Needs Grading Page in Original Grade Center
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Blackboard: Original Grade Center Grade HistoryBlackboard: Original Grade Center Grade History
Blackboard: Original Rubrics OverviewBlackboard: Original Rubrics Overview
Blackboard: Original Grade Center ColumnsBlackboard: Original Grade Center Columns
Blackboard: Original Grade Center OverviewBlackboard: Original Grade Center Overview
Blackboard: Copying a Blackboard Course for a New Semester
Blackboard: Copying a Blackboard Course for a New Semester
Migration: Where can I see how Canvas compares to our current version of Blackboard? (For Faculty & Staff)
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Quizzes: Troubleshooting Missing Images in Tests Imported from Blackboard to Canvas
Course Management: Exporting Course Content from Blackboard to Canvas/w=1080,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
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Course Management: Migrating Tests and Pools from Blackboard Original to Canvas
Course Management: Migrating Tests and Pools from Blackboard Original to Canvas
VoiceThread: Creating Student Groups in VoiceThread in Blackboard Learn
VoiceThread: Creating Student Groups in VoiceThread in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Creating a Discussion Forum in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Creating a Discussion Forum in Blackboard Learn
VoiceThread: Setting Up Group Presentations with VoiceThread in Blackboard Learn
VoiceThread: Setting Up Group Presentations with VoiceThread in Blackboard Learn
Migration: Blackboard and Canvas: What’s Different?
Migration: Blackboard and Canvas: What’s Different?
VoiceThread: Grade Not Appearing in Blackboard Grade Center
VoiceThread: Grade Not Appearing in Blackboard Grade Center
Blackboard: Adding Images in the Rich Content Editor
Blackboard: Adding Images in the Rich Content Editor
Blackboard: Adding a Tool to the Course Sidebar
Blackboard: Adding a Tool to the Course Sidebar
Blackboard: Creating a File Upload Assignment
Blackboard: Creating a File Upload Assignment
Blackboard: Adding Content Areas to the Course Sidebar
Blackboard: Adding Content Areas to the Course Sidebar
Blackboard: Blackboard Basics - Setting Up for Success!
Blackboard: Blackboard Basics - Setting Up for Success!
Enhancing Student Success through Effective Grading and Feedback in the LMS
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VoiceThread: Adding a VoiceThread to Your Blackboard Learn Classic Course
VoiceThread: Adding a VoiceThread to Your Blackboard Learn Classic Course
Blackboard: Replying to a Video Discussion Board in Blackboard Learn Classic with YuJa Video
Blackboard: Replying to a Video Discussion Board in Blackboard Learn Classic with YuJa Video
Blackboard: Creating a Video Discussion Board in Blackboard Learn Classic with YuJa Video
Blackboard: Creating a Video Discussion Board in Blackboard Learn Classic with YuJa Video
Creating Social Learning Experiences in Your Courses
Creating Social Learning Experiences in Your Courses
Blackboard: Adjusting Line and Paragraph Spacing in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Adjusting Line and Paragraph Spacing in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Adding a Course Banner or Course Card Photo in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Adding a Course Banner or Course Card Photo in Blackboard Learn
Blackboard: Optimizing Web Links in Your Courses
Blackboard: Optimizing Web Links in Your Courses