Q. How to publish a Softchalk lesson in Blackboard?

Important Zip Information

There is a specific way to publish SoftChalk files to Blackboard to ensure that the content works after a course is copied. Do not use the export zip/import zip method to load the content or the SoftChalk files will break when copied to a new course.

Tips Regarding SoftChalk Package Sizes

Do not load video files directly into the SoftChalk software. This method will make your package files very large very quickly which has a huge impact on the available course quota. Also, this method will require students to download the videos to be able to watch them. Host the videos on an external site (designed for streaming) and embed them using the widget tool into the SoftChalk package. This helps with course size and provides streaming options for students.

When inserting images into your SoftChalk, have the images appropriately sized for the content to be displayed. Using large images could result in larger package sizes as well as a slower load of the page for students. If a large image size is used, click the Optimize Image button and the image will be scaled down proportionately to a more appropriate size. Always look for the Green Dot Good below your image for a successful image size.

How to publish a Sofchalk lesson in Blackboard