Teach Online Blackboard Sample Template

Online instructors at UM are expected to use the Teach Online Blackboard Course Template. This template offers a structured, customizable framework for building an online course in Blackboard. Instructions for downloading and importing the template are provided below.

Download

Download the zip file from Box, and save it to your computer. Do not unzip the file. 

Download Template

Import

How to Import the Blackboard Course Template

  1. Open Your Course
    Log-in to Blackboard and open the course where you want to upload the template.

  2. Go to the Content Area
    In your new, empty course, select the Content tab from the left-hand menu.

  3. Open the Import Menu
    In the top-right corner of the Content area, click the three-dot menu (More Options), then choose Import Content.

  4. Start the Import Process
    In the overlay menu that appears, click Import Course Content.

  5. Upload the Template File
    Click Browse My Computer, then locate and select the .zip file you downloaded earlier.

  6. Select Course Materials
    Click Select All to include all course materials in the import, then click Submit.

  7. Wait for Confirmation
    You will receive a confirmation email once the import is complete. This may take a few minutes.

    Tip: If the template does not appear right away, please wait up to 30 minutes.
    If it still doesn’t appear, contact Blackboard Support at blackboard@olemiss.edu.