Create a New Module

Modules can be created only if your institution has access to community engagement features.

Several different types of modules can be created from the Administrator Panel. Administrators can use Building Blocks technology to create a completely new and customized module and add it to Blackboard Learn. After modules are created they can be set to appear on the My Institution tab or any other tab that accepts modules. You must have a system role with the Add/Edit trusted content with scripts privilege to add scripts to community modules.

To create a module using Building Blocks technology, go to the Extensions Catalog (available in English only).

Create a module

1. Plan the module. Decide the type of module to create, what content to include, which roles should have access to the module, and who will manage the module content.
2. On the Administrator Panel, under Communities, select Tabs and Modules.
3. Select Modules.
4. Select Create Module.
5. Complete the fields on the Module Properties page.
6. Select Submit to save the new module.
7. You're brought to another page for these module types:
   • Channel
   • Discussion Boards
   • HTML
   • Image
   • Multiple Choice Poll
   • Multi-Section
   • Opinion Poll
   • URL
   • Web Links
8. If you selected these module types, you'll control the content in another area of the Administrator Panel:
   • Course Catalog
   • Hot Links
   • Hot Spots
   • Organization Catalog
   • Tools