The main purpose of the Blackboard template is to:

• Provide a structure that will make it easier for students to navigate the course content.
• Provide consistency to reduce questions with accessing readings, files, lectures, etc.
• Avoid excessive scrolling as well as excessive clicking.

A .zip file is available as a Blackboard course structure template that you can use as scaffolding to create an 8 or 15-week course. Below are 3 options below to choose from based on the course model and the amount of weeks you'll be teaching.

• 15-Week On-Ground Course Template
• 8-Week On-Ground Course Template
• 15-Week Online Course Template

Each template allows you to develop your course by adding content, creating activities, and assessments within the course structure well in advance for upcoming courses.

Once the template has been downloaded, follow the steps below. 

• NOTE: Zip files will be automatically saved to your Downloads folder.

How to Import a Course Template:

1. Click on the ellipses located at the top right of the Course Content area.
   • NOTE: When you import content, the content comes over in bulk; all of the content comes over at once.
      
2. Click on Import Content from the list of options.

3. Click on Import Course Content from the right hand side panel and choose the zip file to upload from your computer.
   • NOTE: Zip file will be listed within the Downloads folder.