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My Dundee - Staff: Adding material to your course

Create and populate a document

What is it?

A document in My Dundee is essentially a webpage, you can use these to add basic content like text and images. You can also attach files or embed videos.

What does it do?

When they are in a folder or learning module, students can use arrows at the top of the page to navigate between content. You can use multiple documents to add separate content and information within a topic or week.

What should I know?

 

Step 1: Add a New Document

To create a document, select the plus icon (+) wherever you want your document to appear on the Course Content page (the icon will highlight purple when hovered over). From the dropdown menu, choose Create.

Screenshot of create option in module content area

Step 2: Choose Document

In the Create Item side panel, select Document.

Screenshot of create item option panel

Step 3: Name Your Document

A new page will open. Click on the default title at the top of the page and enter your desired title.

Screenshot of Blank document

Step 4: Add Content to Your Document

In the middle of the page, select Add Content to begin building your document. You can:

  • Add text using the content editor

  • Upload files from your device or use unsplash

  • Add content from the Content Collection

  • Insert media such as images, audio, or video

  • Use HTML or CSS via the HTML block

  • Add a Knowledge Check to test student understanding

  • Insert a file using the Convert a File block (PDF, Word, PowerPoint)

You can also use the left-hand panel (+ icon) to choose and insert different types of content blocks.

Screenshot of document editing options

Step 5: Use the Editor and Toolbar Features

The WYSIWYG editor (What You See Is What You Get) enables you to format content and embed media. Here's what to look out for:

  • Text Structure: The first icon allows you to set headings properly (e.g., Title, Heading, Subheading, Paragraph), which is important for accessibility.

  • Lists: Use the “Paragraph” icon to create and format bulleted or numbered lists.

  • Embed Media: Use the + icon at the end of the toolbar to embed videos (e.g. from Panopto or YouTube via the External App option).

  • Image Insertion:  You can search for images (e.g. via Unsplash), customise them, and adjust display settings or upload from your device.

Screenshot of document editor

Step 6: Save Your Work

Once you've added and arranged your content, select Save on the top right corner to save your work.

Additional Notes:

  • Resizing and Layouts: You can drag and resize blocks into columns or rows. On mobile, columns will automatically adjust into rows.

  • Printing: Both instructors and students can print documents. The content prints as it appears on a desktop browser.

  • Accessibility: Blackboard includes the Ultra Accessibility Checker (powered by Ally), which scans your content for accessibility issues and suggests quick fixes.

  • Conversations and Visibility:

    • Enable class conversations in the document settings.

    • Set availability dates or conditional release based on grades or performance.

    • Add an optional description (up to 750 characters) visible on the Course Content page.