why a student may be hidden from a course site in blackboard

by Prof. Eliseo Bartoletti IV 6 min read

Can students view hidden or unavailable content in Blackboard instructor?

You can preview hidden or unavailable content in Blackboard Instructor, but students don't see this content in the student app. When you open an attached file in the app, you can view, export, or print it.

How do I hide a course on Blackboard @ Su?

Steps Scroll to the My Courses module on the Blackboard @ SU homepage. After clicking the Settings button, you will see a list of your courses. Deselect the Course Name and Announcements boxes to hide the course from your view. Click Submit to save changes. Your Blackboard homepage should not have those courses displayed anymore.

How do I view my course items in the blackboard app?

Within the app, you can view the folders, documents, assessments, and other items you added in the web browser view of the course. You can preview items in the app to be sure they appear as you intend on mobile devices, but you must create items in Blackboard Learn on a web browser. You can change some settings for course items.

Does course completion impact course visibility on Blackboard?

Course completion does NOT impact course visibility. Once Blackboard term expires, about 3-4 weeks after exams are over, students should see the course listed, but may no longer have access unless 1) the instructor has closed the course (e.g., made it unavailable) or marked it complete.

How do I unhide a student link on Blackboard?

If a link is hidden, it is denoted by a square icon with a diagonal lin through it. To unhide a hidden link, which would make it visible to students, select Show Link from the options menu. If a link is visible, select Hide Link from the options menu, to hide it from student view.

What does it mean when a class disappears on Blackboard?

The instructor has not yet published the course for student view (most common reason). The student has not yet successfully registered and paid for the course. There may be an issue with the student's enrollment. The student may have a hold on his/her record.

How do you unhide something on Blackboard?

This article will walk you through how to perform this function.After logging into Blackboard, put you rmouse over the Course List module and click on the Gear icon.Locate the course(s) you would like to hide and click the box to uncheck the boxes that are checked off.Click Submit at the bottom of the page when done.More items...•

How do you find hidden courses on Blackboard?

To show a hidden course, filter the list by Hidden from me > open a course's menu > select Show course.

Can Blackboard record you without permission?

Yes. When taking a proctored exam, the Blackboard can record you using both the webcam and the microphone of your computer. It achieves this through the Respondus Monitor proctoring software that is capable of accessing your webcam and the microphone. However, on normal logins, Blackboard cannot record the user.

How do I find archived classes on Blackboard?

Find course archives in the Content Collection In the Content Management menu on the Admin Panel, select Manage Content. Select internal > autoArchive. Course archives are stored in folders. Locate the course in the list and select a folder to see the available archives.

How do I make content visible to students in Blackboard?

Click on the drop-down menu (2) and choose "Show Link" or "Hide Link" (3) to Show or Hide that content link. If a link is hidden from students, you will still see it but it will be missing from your students' course menu.

How do I unhide teacher view on blackboard?

Show Column(s) in the Grade CenterFrom the Control Panel, click on Grade Center, then Full Grade Center.Click on Manage in the tool bar, then click on Column Organization.Identify the column(s) you wish to show. ... Check the box for the column(s). ... Click on the Show/Hide button at the bottom of the page.More items...•

How do I make content available to students on Blackboard?

Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course. In the Course Management menu under Customization, click Properties. Under Set Availability, check the radio button next to "Yes" for Make Course Available. Click the Submit button.

How do I hide my classes in Blackboard grades?

Select the Courses button on the left-hand side of your Blackboard page. Find the course you want to hide. Select the three dots to the right of the title. In the drop-down menu, select Hide course.

Can you delete classes on Blackboard as a student?

Students cannot remove or hide a course from their course list. However, if they officially drop a course, they will be disabled in the enrollments and will no longer see the course listed. Course completion does NOT impact course visibility.

How do I delete a student course on Blackboard?

On the Administrator Panel in the Courses section, select Courses. Search for a course. Select the check box for each course to delete. Select Delete.

Why does my Blackboard browser time out?

Your browser timed out due to inactivity. Blackboard has a security setting that logs you out if it doesn't receive any input for a period of time. These tips can help you avoid this issue in the future: Use a wired connection, if possible, when you take a test. Some wireless internet connections are less reliable.

How to hide courses on Blackboard?

Based on how Blackboard Learn is configured at your school, you might have the ability to hide courses from the My Courses module. Select the gear icon at the top right. On the Personalize: My Courses page, you can choose which courses appear in your My Courses module and Submit. If you're unable to do that, contact the computing help desk at your school for assistance.

Why use Blackboard Ally?

If your institution uses Blackboard Ally, instructors can use the tool to help ensure course content is accessible to every student.

What to do if you can't continue a test?

If you experience problems during a test and can't continue, contact your instructor immediately. Blackboard doesn't have access to your school's Blackboard Learn site and can't help you with these issues. You might lose information if any of these situations occur: The internet connection dropped.

Why does my browser time out?

Your browser timed out due to inactivity. Blackboard has a security setting that logs you out if it doesn't receive any input for a period of time.

What does an instructor do?

Your instructor controls the availability of tests, assignments, and other content. Sometimes your instructor has put conditions on the release of content. For example, you might have to mark a lecture as reviewed before you can access an assignment.

Why save frequently when working on assignments?

If you're working in assignments, save frequently to avoid browser timeout issues.

How to hide a link on Blackboard?

Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course. Hover your cursor next to the link you want to hide, and click on the chevron button that appears next to the link.

How to show a link to students?

Locate the link you want to show to students, and hover your cursor over the link you want to show. Click the chevron button that appears next to the link.

Hiding Classes from a Previous Term

Under the Terms tab on the Personalize: My Courses page , select the checkbox that says "group by term"

Hiding and Showing Specific Classes

Scroll down the Personalize: My Courses page until you come to a section titled "Courses in which you are enrolled"

Topic Overview

There may be courses shown on your Blackboard Course homepage that are from previous semesters that you would not like displayed. The following steps will show you how to hide past courses on your Blackboard.

Steps

Select the Courses button on the left-hand side of your Blackboard page.

What happens if you drop a course on Blackboard?

However, if they officially drop a course, they will be disabled in the enrollments and will no longer see the course listed. Course completion does NOT impact course visibility. Once Blackboard term expires, about 3-4 weeks after exams are over, students should see the course listed, but may no longer have access unless 1) ...

Does Activity for Hidden Courses appear in the global pages?

Activity for hidden courses will no longer appears in the global pages.

Finding your hidden course sites

On the Blackboard Home page ( http://miami.edu/blackboard) you see the "Available" course sites. Instructors can see course sites that are "Unavailable" by clicking on the "Courses" tab. Students and instructors can show the "Unavailable" sites on the Home page with a few easy clicks.

Video demonstration

I feel that having to make classes AVAILABLE is a meaningless step in the process. Please make all classes available to students at least two to three weeks prior to the first day of class and give us the option to make them UNAVAILABLE. Also your video provides no information concerning the the process to follow to make a class available.

Export Files

Supported Content

  • When you add documents in the web browser view of a course, be sure the file types are supported by the mobile apps. More on compatible file types Most of your course content will display natively in the app. Content that isn't supported generally opens in the in-app web browser. Preview your content and assessments in Blackboard Instructor or obtain a student login to prev…
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Original Courses

  • Discussions. Discussions are best accessed from the Course Overview. If you have a link to the discussions tool in the course menu in your Original View Course, it shows in Course Content in the app as well. When students tap a discussion link in Course Content, they're directed to a web view of the discussion outside of the app. More on discussions in the app Course menu tool link…
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Ultra Courses

  • Activity stream. See an up-to-the-minute list of important course activity including new content, announcements, and grades. The activity stream automatically prioritizes items to help you focus on the tasks that you want to take care of right away. Tap the menu icon to navigate to your courses and other features. More on activity stream
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Edit Content Settings in The App

  • In the app, you can change some settings or delete items. Changes you make in the app are reflected in the web browser view of your course. 1. Navigate to a course item and select it. 2. You'll access Settings one of these ways: 2.1. Tap the gear icon at the top of the screen. 2.2. Tap the three dots at the top of the screen and select Settings. 3....
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