The instructions in this article do not pertain to courses in Blackboard Learn. Instructions for Blackboard Learn can be found here.
- Open the course you’d like to add a course banner or course card photo to in Blackboard.
- From the “Details & Actions” section, under “Course Image”, select “Edit display settings”.
- From the sidebar that appears, select the image icon.
- In the “Insert image” window, select “Upload file”.
- Find the image you’d like to use as your course banner or course card photo. Select “Upload”.
- Confirm that the image displayed is the correct image. Select “Next”.
- Scale the image, if needed, and select “Save”.
For Blackboard Ultra, the ideal course banner size is at least 1200 x 240 pixels - designed in 4800 x 960 size - with the main content kept in the center of the banner. More information can be found here.
- The sidebar will now show your selected image. Select “Save” to publish your changes.
- The page will reload and your course banner will appear. The course card image will be visible on the “Courses” page when the gallery view is selected.
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Additional Resources
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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Course Management: When will my courses be removed from Blackboard? (For Faculty & Staff)Course Management: When will my courses be removed from Blackboard? (For Faculty & Staff)
Quizzes: Troubleshooting Missing Images in Tests Imported from Blackboard to Canvas
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)
Course Management: Exporting Course Content from Blackboard to Canvas
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
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VoiceThread: Setting Up Group Presentations with VoiceThread in Blackboard Learn
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Migration: Blackboard and Canvas: What’s Different?
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VoiceThread: Grade Not Appearing in Blackboard Grade Center
VoiceThread: Grade Not Appearing in Blackboard Grade Center
Blackboard: Adding Images in the Rich Content Editor
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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
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Creating Social Learning Experiences in Your Courses
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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
