Creating a local copy of a course or organization in Blackboard Original (Instructors)

Description

Instructors can create a local copy of a Blackboard course or organization.

Environment

PC and Mac

Solution 

To make a local copy of your course or organization, see the  Export and Archive Blackboard Help page . 

Please note that the instructions will provide you with two options: Archive or Export:

  • An archive filecontains FERPA protected information such as student information and grades. Do not use the archive option unless you can properly secure the file. For more information about properly securing a file, please see the  Student Education Records Storage page . 

  • An export filecontains only the information created by the instructor and does not contain any student information, therefore it can be stored on your computer or a cloud storage option like OneDrive.

Outcome:You should now be able to create a local copy of your course or organization.

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