Course Prep Steps

To learn more about copying content into your Blackboard course shell, see Performing a Course Copy.

Post-Course-Copy Preparation

• Manage the Course Menu (review for duplicate or obsolete menu items)
  
• Remove Old Discussion Board Posts by former students that carried over with the course copy performed
  
• Re-configure Availability and Due Dates with the Date Management Tool
  
• Check for “hard” dates (e.g. April 23rd) that need updating
  
• Check for Time Released/Adaptive Released Materials to update
  
• If hosting virtual meetings, update meeting days and times
  
• Run the Link Checker tool to Identify Broken Links
  
• Remove Duplicate Grade Center Columns
  
• Prepare Exams
  
• Set up needed exam security measures (LDB, RM, proctored, etc.)
  
• Set exam availability dates
  
• Enter proctor passcodes if using proctored exams (passcodes provided by eLearning Delivery & Support)
  

Course Personalization

• Add your instructor info/bio as this helps create a sense of community
• Add your contact info including the best days and times you can be reached
• Be sure to list any WebEx Virtual Meetings and/or Office Hours
• If you have not yet completed your syllabus, follow these SBT Guidelines to create your upcoming teaching syllabus
• Upload your syllabus or create a link to your SBT syllabus
• Send a Welcome Announcement
  

Make Course Available

• Make your course available 2-3 weeks before the start of the term
  

Faculty Resources

• Key CMU Contacts for Faculty
• CMU Policies for Classroom Management
• Help Desk
• Helpful Student FAQ's
• Blackboard Tutorials