Types of Content in UTSOnline *

You can add a variety of content types to your subject site.

From within a Content Area you can add items (labels, explanations), files, audio, images, video and much more!

 

For a full list of available content types, access this Blackboard overview.

Check the Blackboard support site for instructions in editing and managing subject area content.

 

Using the Content Editor *

The content editor allows you to embed rich media along with your text. You can edit HTML and use the built-in video everywhere feature to capture short video/audio grabs from your desktop. See the Blackboard video outlining the main features of the Content Editor:

 

Creating accessible subject materials *

We strive to publish accessible content for students and staff. There are a number of how to instructions to help you to produce accessible content. Find out about incorporating accessibility practices into the creation and distribution of electronic materials such as Word documents, PDF files, and PowerPoint slides on the UTS Staff Connect site.

 

Lynda.com Course *

Embed Lynda.com videos into your UTSOnline site.

 

Echo360 lecture capture *

Classes during a major session in the University Hall and Guthrie Theatre are automatically recorded and published to your UTSOnline subject site through the Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP). For an introduction to Echo360 ALP, visit the dedicated Echo360 Lecture Capture help page.