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.

Get help from OIT

• Visit the  Learning Management System: Blackboard  page to create a ticket

• Visit the  Technology Resources and Training  page for an OIT training 

Additional resources

• Blackboard Learn Help for Instructors - Original View

• Blackboard Learn Help for Students - Original View

• Quick Start for the Blackboard Mobile App

• Publisher Content & Add-ons

• System Requirements