Please back up your course(s). This process is very simple and we recommend you download the back up to your computer. I would also recommend you complete this process after making changes to your content, grading assignments, etc.
Video Instructions on how to backup your course.
To create a backup*:
- Go to Package and Utilities menu item
- Select Export/Archive Course menu item
- Click on Export Package button
- Note: Export creates a zip file of just course content. Archive also collects student data.
I would recommend performing both utilities and downloading both to your computer.
Under “File Attachments” select:
- Course Files Default Directory
Select – Copy links and include copies of the files in the course default directory - Files Outside of the Course Default Directory
Select – Copy links and include copies of the files outside of the course default directory
Under “Course Materials”:
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- Click Select All button
- Change Discussion Board to
- Include only the forums, with no starter posts
- Click Submit Button
You will receive an email when once the backup is complete.
To Archive Course (Allows you to save the Grade Center)
- While still in Export/Archive menu
- Click Archive Course button
- Turn on “Include Grade Center History”
- Leave File Attachments as default
- Click Submit
Download the exported/archived zip files to your computer:
- Return to your course once the backup is complete and you received an email.
- Go to Package and Utilities menu item
- Click on Export/Archive Course menu item (If you stayed in the Export screen just hit refresh to view the zipped file)
- Click on the Exportfile…zip or the Archievefile…zip name not the arrow to the right.
- Select Save and click OK. When using Chrome or Firefox the file will automatically save to the download folder on your computer.
Note: Do not use Internet Explorer for Blackboard it is not supported.
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Creating a Backup of your Grade Center**
- Goto Grade Center→ Full Grade Center→ Work Offline→ Download
- Leave default settings to download the entire grade center
- Submit → Download (Button) → Save File → OK
The file will automatically go to the Download folder if using Chrome or Firefox browsers. You can open the file in Excel to view the grades.
** Learn how to do this by watching this video.
