There are several ways to embed a document from cloud storage solutions. This page lists options available within Blackboard.
When viewed in Blackboard, an embedded cloud document is read-only copy hosted in a private SharePoint sitefor that module.
Please note that, the embedded document is not linked to your original document in OneDrive or the cloud service you selected it from. It is a copy. If you make any changes in your original document this will not be reflected in the document embedded in Blackboard. You will need to re-embed the updated document.
The following features offer similar functionality – they all allow instructors access and embed/add documents from cloud services particularly OneDrive.
Option 1: Cloud storage
- Decide where you would like to embed the document. Press the purple plus icon and select Cloud storage.
- Select the cloud service that you would like to access, for example OneDrive. You will be required to enter your login details.
- Navigate and select the file(s) that you like to add.
- The document will be embedded inline in a Blackboard Document type.
- Once processed, the embedded document will display the accessibility gauge.
- Select the cog icon at the top right to open the property pane, where you have the options to replace the document, amend the file options or add a description.
Option 2: Embedded Cloud Document
- Decide where you would like to embed the document. Press the purple plus icon and select Create.
- Select Embedded Cloud Document from the pane.
- This might prompt you to login. Select your user account and proceed to sign in.
- Navigate and select the file(s) that you like to add.
- The document will be presented inline in Blackboard.
- Instructors have the option to edit the document. Selecting Edit Document will open the document in a new browser tab.
- Press the cog icon to launch the property. Add description or enable Allow class conversation for contextual discussion if required.
Option 3: Microsoft OneDrive Attachment
- Decide where you would like to embed the document. Press the purple plus icon and select Content Market.
- Select Microsoft OneDrive Attachment.
- This might prompt you to login. Select your user account and proceed to sign in.
- Navigate and select the file(s) that you like to add.
- The document will be presented inline in Blackboard.
- Instructors have the option to edit the document. Selecting Edit Document will open the document in a new browser tab.
