Adding a dynamic link from Blackboard to the timetable

It is now possible to add a live link from within a Blackboard module to the module’s specific timetable in CelCat. This link will be dynamic and will update daily to show any potential changes to the module timetable. When clicking on the link, the learner can either view the timetable for the module for the academic year or can view the timetable for the current week. Students only need to be logged into the Hub to access this link; they do not need to be logged into Citrix/remote desktop.

Academic staff are strongly recommended to add this link to Blackboard rather than uploading static copies of timetables such as word documents with timetable times and rooms to Blackboard. By adding this link, it will ensure that students receive the most up-to-date information about their timetable and room allocations.

Please note:

• this tool is only available for modules (not programmes and combined areas) within Blackboard and does not apply to programmes delivered outwith the Musselburgh Campus.

·         approved changes to recurring module timetables that have been co-ordinated with the Space Management team will appear on the timetables the day after they are made. Ad-hoc room bookings for one-off events related to teaching can be requested to appear on student timetables by informing the Space Management team (timetable@qmu.ac.uk). These will be checked for clashes and will also appear  the day after they are approved. It should be noted that this is intended for occasional unplanned events only, and is not an alternative to the annual timetabling process

 

To add a live link to the timetable, go to your module in the Hub:

1.    Make the tool available:

·         click on customisation/tool availability

·         scroll down the list until you find module timetable

·         click in the box next to module timetable to make the tool available

·         click submit.

2.    Add a link to the tool – there are two ways to add a link to the module timetable

a)    Adding a link to the left-hand menu – make sure you are in edit mode on

·         click on the plus at the top left-hand side of the menu

·         select add a tool link

·         select module timetable

·         add a title and make available to users.

b)    Adding a link in a content area – make sure you are in edit mode on

·         click on a content area where you wish the link to be

·         click on tools/more tools and select module timetable

·         in the text box add further information explaining to your students that this is a dynamic up-to-date link to the timetable that they should check on a regular basis

·         submit and move to the appropriate place on your content area.

For further information, contact hub@qmu.ac.uk