Faculty Content Area

Document Unpackage

The Document Unpackage tool allows the user to ZIP a folder of files and add that whole folder into a course. The tool decompresses the files and builds the exact structure of folders and files into the course as the folder had. This is a powerful quick way to organize and add content without working through all the Blackboard menu options.

While creating your files to add into your Blackboard course, make sure that your students can access and read them.

Creating a ZIP Folder

Windows XP - Compressed Folder

1. Create a New Folder and move the desired files/folder into this folder and organize the content how you want it appear in Blackboard.
2. Right Click on the folder and select Send To > Compressed (Zipped) Folder. A new file will appear name with the folder name and .ZIP. This is the file you will Browse for in Blackboard.

Mac OS X - Archive Folder

1. Create a New Folder and move the desired files/folder into this folder and organize the content how you want it appear in Blackboard.
2. Control / Click or Right Click on the folder and select Create Archive of "Folder Name". A new file will appear name with the folder name and .ZIP. This is the file you will Browse for in Blackboard.

Adding a ZIPped Folder of Files

From the Control Panel:

1. Click on the Content Area link where you want the assignment added (Syllabus, Course Materials, Assignments, External Links).
2. Choose Document Unpackage from the Add Other drop-down menu on the right of the screen.
3. Click on the Go button.
   
   
4. Type the assignment’s information in the appropriate Content Information fields.
5. Select the ZIP folder, click on the Browse button and choose the zip file. Click on the Open button.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.