Using Blackboard Learn with the
UTSA Media Library
Log In
Log in to Blackboard Learn
Navigate to http://utsa.blackboard.com.
LOG IN
Select Course
Enter your myUTSA ID (abc123) and
passphrase.
myCourses
Click the blue “LOG IN” button.
Select a Course
Create Folder
Select the appropriate course from the
“myCourses” module.
Create a Folder
New Folder
Build Content
Navigate to your chosen content area.
Create a folder to hold your video or
audio files. (Optional)
Build Content
Build Content
MEDIAL
From the Home Page or from within the
appropriate folder, hover over
“Build Content”.
Select “MEDIAL” from the “Mashups”
list.
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Using Blackboard Learn with the
UTSA Media Library
Link to MEDIAL
Name
Link to MEDIAL
Enter a name for your video in the
“Name” field.
Select MEDIAL from the Mashups
dropdown list.
MEDIAL
Login with your myUTSA ID and
passphrase. This will authenticate you
to the UTSA Media Library and is a one
time process.
Upload a New Media Item
Upload Media
Select the “Upload” icon from the popup
window.
To search for an existing media item,
proceed to page 5 of this guide.
Browse to find media stored on your
computer.
Browse
Click “Next” to continue.
Next
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Using Blackboard Learn with the
UTSA Media Library
Upload Media
Upload a New Media Item
Create a Title for your video.
Select a Category.
Include a Description for your video.
Verify your Email Address.
Next
Add searchable Tags. (optional)
Click “Next” button.
Choose a thumbnail from the choices
generated.
Your choice will be highlighted in green.
You can upload your own .jpg, .png, or,
.gif if desired. Suggested size is
640x480 px.
Next
Add a Captions file. Maximum upload
size is 2 MB. Allowed file types are .srt,
.vtt, and .dfxp.
Add an Associated file. Enter a Title for
your file and click “Browse” to locate the
file on your computer. Maximum upload
size is 10 MB, with a maximum of 3 files
per video. Allowed file types are .doc,
.docx, .gif, .htm, .jpg, .mp3, .pdf, .ppt,
.pptx, .swf, .txt, .xls, .xlsx, and .zip.
Next
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Associated files will be available for
download in the Media Library.
Using Blackboard Learn with the
UTSA Media Library
Upload Media
Upload a New Media Item
Verify the information previously entered
for your video.
Click “Back” button to correct any errors.
Next
Select a size for your video window.
640 x 385 is selected by default.
Click “Next” to continue.
Next
Submit
Verify that your video thumbnail is visible
in the “Description” field.
Click “Submit” to complete the Upload
process.
Thumbnail
Videos linked from the Media
Library will be designated by the
MEDIAL logo.
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Using Blackboard Learn with the
UTSA Media Library
Search Media
Choose Existing Media Item
Select the “Search” icon from the popup
window.
My Media x
Filter
Next Page
Select
Your contributions to the Media Library
will be listed.
It is possible to search by Keyword, by
Category, and by Contributor.
To search for a file that you did not
upload yourself, click the X next to My
Media to remove that filter.
Click the arrows on the right to navigate
multiple pages.
Click the green check mark under the
chosen video to make your selection.
Click “Next” to continue.
Select a size for your video window.
640 x 385 is selected by default.
NEXT
Click “Next” to continue.
Verify that your video thumbnail is visible
in the “Description” field.
Click “Submit” to complete the Upload
process.
Videos linked from the Media
Library will be designated by the
MEDIAL logo.
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