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Access content in a course

At the top of the page, you can open frequently used tools. Select the icons to check the course calendar, drop in on class discussions, access your grades, and send a message. When you're finished, select the Content icon to return to all the content your instructor has made visible.

The Course Content page

If you can access content on a future date, your instructor can show the item in the content list with that date. You can't open it, but you're alerted so you know what work is ahead.

When someone contributes to a conversation or a discussion, an activity icon appears next to the item's title on the Course Content page.

Your instructor's name and picture appear. Select the Roster to view everyone enrolled in your course. If your instructor uses the attendance feature, you can access your records from the Details & Actions panel.

You can upload files to web apps that run in the "cloud" and aren't installed on your computer, such as Google Workspace and OneDrive®.

More on the roster

More on your attendance grade


Types of content

This table describes the types of content that your instructors can add to courses.

Description of content types
IconContent TypeDescription
AssignmentInstructors use assignments to assess your knowledge of course content and objectives. Your instructors often assign grades to assignments. Instructors can also create assignments for groups of students.
TestInstructors use tests to assess your knowledge. Instructors can also create tests for groups of students.
Link to discussionsInstructors can provide a link to a discussion near related content. For example, you might be asked to read a file and then respond in discussions.
JournalInstructors can use journals to communicate privately with you and can grade your contributions.
DocumentInstructors can create a page or "handout" and add text, audio, video, files, and images. Based on the settings or what the browser allows, audio, video, and image files can appear inline.
FileSelect a file title to download it.
SCORMInstructors can add web-based content packages from academic publishers or instructional designers. SCORM packages open in a new window and may count for a grade.
AudioAudio files appear inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.
Image of the icon for Microsoft Documents
Embedded Cloud DocumentIf your institution uses this feature, instructors can link a read-only Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.
Icon for a Google Document
Google DocumentIf your institution uses this feature, instructors can link read-only Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.
Icon for Google Collaborative Document
Google Collaborative DocumentIf your institution uses this feature, instructors can share Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with you and your classmates to edit in your course. The content also appears in your course outline.
ImageImages appear inline or open in new windows or tabs.
VideoVideo files appear in inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.
LinkSelect the link to go to a website or resource.
FolderA folder is a content container. Instructors can use folders and sub-folders to group related material, such as a "Week 1 Case Studies" folder inside the "Week 1 Assignments" folder. Folders make materials easier to find and reduces scrolling.
Icon for Learning Module in Ultra
Learning moduleModules let you navigate from one content item to the next without distractions or extra clicks. A learning module keeps you focused on the lesson or concept.

What if I don't see some content?

If you can access content on a future date, your instructor can show the item in the content list with that date. You can't open it, but you're alerted so you know what work is ahead.

You may need to complete other coursework and earn a certain grade before you can access an item. Your instructor sets up access rules and can choose to show you the rule. For example, if you need to earn 80 points or more, you'll see a lock icon on the Course Content page next to the content or folder. Select the link below the item to view the access rule.

Your instructor can set up multiple access rules. You need to satisfy all access rules before you can access the content.


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ULTRA: Visualització dels formats de fitxer alternatius

No us resulta familiar? Aneu a l'ajuda d'Original per veure formats de fitxer alternatius.

La vostra institució decideix quines eines estan disponibles.

Cada estudiant té unes preferències i capacitats d'aprenentatge diferents. Quan l'instructor proporciona material més accessible, tothom pot triar els formats que els hi van millor. Si la vostra institució fa servir Blackboard Ally, els instructors poden utilitzar aquesta eina per assegurar que el contingut del curs sigui accessible a tots els estudiants.

Un cop el vostre instructor hagi adjuntat els fitxers al curs, Ally crea formats alternatius per als fitxers basant-se en l'original. Per exemple, si el fitxer original és un PDF, Ally crea fitxers d'àudio, de Braille electrònic, i d'ePub amb el mateix contingut. Aquests formats s'ofereixen juntament amb el fitxer original perquè els trobeu fàcilment.

Els formats alternatius que es creïn dependran del tipus de fitxer original. Si no veieu l'opció per descarregar els formats alternatius, és que Ally no està activat per al curs o el tipus de contingut del fitxer no és compatible.

Trobeu un fitxer del curs. Seleccioneu la icona de descàrrega Formats alternatius. Trieu la versió que s'ajusti millor a les vostres necessitats. Seleccioneu Descarrega per guardar el format alternatiu al vostre dispositiu.

Més informació sobre els formats alternatius per al contingut del curs