Using Batch Edit to Manage Blackboard Content

Issue/Question

How do I use the Batch Edit tool in Blackboard to delete, change student visibility for, or change due dates for multiple content items in an efficient manner? 

Environment

• Blackboard

Resolution

1. Open the Ultra course.
2. Navigate to the Content tab.
3. Click  at top-right.
4. Select Batch Edit.
5. Select next to individual items, or  next to Item to select all.
6. Edit visibility: 
   Note: Tests and forms without questions cannot be updated with Batch Edit, and must be changed individually from within Content tab. 
   1. Select Edit visibility in bottom toolbar. 
   2. Choose Hidden from students or Visible to students.
   3. Click Save visibility. 
7. Edit due dates, elect Edit dates in bottom toolbar. Alternatively, you may click at the far right to change individual items.
   Note: Items must have existing Access From or Access Until values and one due date to be updated with Batch Edit. 
   1. Edit multiple dates:
      1. Change dates & times accordingly.
      2. Click Edit Dates to save.
   2. Edit individual dates:  
      1. Make needed changes
      2. Click Save.