Faculty Tools

Course Calendar

The Course Calendar tool lets you keep track of important course related events. All students registered in a specific course will see the dates and events that appear on the Course Calendar. You should include items such as section meetings, assignments due dates, exams dates, or guest speaker dates.

Adding a Calendar Event

From the Control Panel:

1. Click on the Calendar link in the Course Tools section.
2. Click on the Add Event button.
3. Type the event’s information in the appropriate Event Information fields.
4. Choose the Event Date from the Event Date drop-down menu.
5. Choose the Event Start Time from the Event Start Time drop-down menu.
6. Choose the Event End Time from the Event End Time drop-down menu.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.

More Information

Q: How can I modify or delete a calendar event?
A: Find the event you want to modify and click on the Modify button or the Remove button depending on which function you wish to perform.

Q: How can I see more events at a time?
A: Click on the View Week, View Month, or View Year tabs across the top of the Course Calendar page to see more events. The dates that have calendar events will be highlighted.

Q: Can I add my own personal calendar items?
A: Yes, you can have Blackboard track your personal calendar items as well. However, you should not add these to your course. Use the Calendar tool from the My Institution area in the Tools section if you want to track personal calendar items.