Using Course Tools

To create, organize, or deliver content in a Blackboard course, you use various course tools. A tool is a function in the Blackboard software that allows you to perform specific activities. For example, if a designer (build tab) wants to create quizzes, they can add the Assessments tool and use it to create quizzes. Students(student view) use the Assessments tool to complete and submit the quizzes. The Section Instructor (Teach Tab) uses the Assessment Manager tool to grade quizzes submitted by Students.

Step 1. Click Manage Course. Select Tools.

Links to tools are listed under Course Tools on the course menu, which is visible throughout the course. All users access course tools by clicking the links.

Step 2. Click Tools and select the tools for the course. The selected tools will appear in the Course Menu.

In order to use course tools, they must be enabled. Administrators can enable or disable course tools. If you have access to Settings in the Manage Course area, you may be allowed to enable or disable course tools.