Seneca College Blackboard 9
Edit Mode
This switch allows Instructors to change from Student View (Off) to Edit View (ON), allowing
to easily add, remove or modify the content as needed (this is generally done by the Instructional
Designer).
Edit Mode - OFF
When you set edit mode off;
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Hides buttons that allow creating new content.
Disables context menus which allow customizing and editing of items.
Disables Drag and Drop features
Hides menu areas that are empty or hidden from students.
Edit Mode - ON
When you set edit mode on;
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Enables buttons for creating new content.
Enables context menu links on different items
Enables Drag and Drop features which allow to re-arrange the order of items
P a g e | 1 Edit Mode
July 2010
Seneca College Blackboard 9
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Displays content that is hidden to students or empty.
P a g e | 2 Edit Mode
July 2010