Can't make changes to Blackboard course

Problem

The Blackboard Control Panel is missing or any of the other instructor buttons that allow changes to a Blackboard course are missing.

Solution


Make sure Edit Mode is ON. 
  1. If Edit Mode is OFF, click OFF to turn it ON.   
  2. Edit Mode displays a green light when ON. 

Make sure you are not in the Student Preview Mode.

  1. If Student Preview Mode is ON. Exit Preview Mode.

Check your role in the course.  Instructors can make changes to a course.