How to Open Simple Syllabus Dashboard
Open Simple Syllabus in Blackboard
There are two ways to access Simple Syllabus from Blackboard:
- Click "Syllabus" in the "Course Content" area of your course
- OR click "Books & Tools" in the right side column and select Simple Syllabus
Open the Dashboard
When you are inside your syllabus:
- Click View in the upper-right corner of the screen
- Select Dashboard
- The Simple Syllabus dashboard is a centralized, digital hub integrated into Blackboard that allows instructors to create, edit, and publish interactive course syllabi. It streamlines the process by auto-populating institution-required policies, course details, and instructor information, ensuring compliance while enabling customization.
Inside the Dashboard
Once you are inside your Dashboard:
- You will see a welcome message at the top with your name.
- Next to it, you will see the number of tasks you need to complete. Tasks are fields that you will need to complete on the syllabus form include editing required sections, adding custom course details.
- The screen is divided into two sections: "To Do" (left side of screen) and "Completed" (right side of screen).
- As each syllabus is completed, it moves to "Completed" and your remaining tasks decrease.
