Hello BB Users
Have you ever wished you could have more control over your navigator menu bar? Maybe you wanted to remove some of the unused buttons, or add some of your own?
From the Manage Course page, the Instructor adds and modifies the menu areas on the course Web site. For example, the Instructor can choose to have areas for Staff Information, specific Content Areas, and Course Links.
On the Manage Course Menu page they can add an area and modify the name to suit the course.
Menu areas may include:
· Folders that hold course information such as Course Documents or Announcements
· Specific items such as a course syllabus
· URLs
· Course Links, which link to other areas within the course
Today’s tip will review the process to customize the navigator menu bar:
1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click on “Manage Course Menu” under “Course Options”.
3. Here is an example of a “Manage Course Menu” Page.
4. Content Area.
Course Content Areas are used to organize all course content materials. A link to each Content Area creates the first level of the Course Menu tree directory. Course developers organize and manage Content Areas from the Control Panel.
5. Add a “Tool Link”.
Course Tools are communication and collaboration tools that enhance interaction between users.
6. Add a “Course Link”.
The Add New Area: Course Link page enables the Instructor to add a link to another area within the course Web site. This flexibility in the Course menu gives the Instructor many options for providing Students with direct access to course tools and materials.
Instructors may add a link to an Assignment or an Assessment that is due. The item would then be listed in a Content area and also on the Course menu.
7. Add an “External Link”.
The Add New Area: External Link page enables the Instructor to add an External Link area to the course Web site. When users select this area in the Course Menu they will automatically be taken to the URL linked to this area.
8. Modify an Area.
At any time you may modify or update your course menu by clicking on the “Modify” button to the right. For example you can change the name or change the availability of the button in the navigator menu bar.
9. Remove an Area.
At any time you may remove an area by clicking the “Remove” button to the right. Use this function for example, if you decide not to use some of the default buttons appearing in your navigator menu bar.
A message will appear verifying that this area will be removed. This action is irreversible.
10. Order Content.
You can change the order of your menu by changing the number to the left of the Area.
If you have any question regarding this tip or about anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me at the blackboard help desk number: 305-284-3949 or email me at r.ramos3@miami.edu
I hope you have enjoyed this tip today and as always any feedback you can provide is welcome.
Thanks,
Rick Ramos
Blackboard Help Desk Supervisor
305-284-3949
