Blackboard Content System WebDAV What is WebDAV? WebDAV, (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning), makes it easy to upload, save, share, and revise files.  With WebDAV, multiple files can be easily and quickly uploaded to a CS folder by simply dragging a folder containing the files to your CS folder.  You can access your CS folder without having to log into Blackboard.  For Windows users, after you first access a CS folder with WebDAV, a path to the folder will be saved in the "My Network Places" area on your computer.  The next time you wish to access the CS folder, double-click the "My Network Places" icon on your computer's desktop, then double-click the WebDAV folder you wish to open. Some programs like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint will allow you to open a file in the CS folder, edit it, and then save it directly back to the CS folder. Examples of Uses With WebDAV, an instructor can upload files more quickly to Blackboard by putting all of the files for a course into one folder and dragging that folder to the CS folder instead of uploading one file at a time.   Individuals working together on a shared course or project can put their files into a CS folder that they can all access.  Once each person accesses the folder with WebDAV, a path to the shared folder will be saved to each person's computer desktop.  The content in the folder can then be easily viewed and edited from a link on the user's desktop instead of accessing Blackboard directly.  As soon as one person edits a file and saves it, the others in the group will be able to view the revised version. Tutorials Note:  If you do not already have Flash Player installed on your computer, you will need to download it before viewing the animations.  The animations are best viewed at a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher; if your resolution is 800x600, you will have to scroll to see the entire image.  A control bar at the bottom of the page will allow you to pause, rewind, and replay each animation if needed.  The tutorials should be viewed in order as each builds upon the previous one. Tutorial #5 – Use WebDAV to Save, Edit, and Access Content to the Blackboard Content System      Animation;  Printable Version Thank you to Southside Virginia Community College's Blackboard Content System Pilot Group members who provided information for and assistance with this project.  Thank you also to Joshua Seigler, (PVCC), Kristy Walker, (RCC), and David Bartos, (JTCC), for their assistance.   Kristen Kelly – kkelly@jtcc.edu John Tyler Community College   Blair Potts – blackboard@southside.edu Southside Virginia Community College