Determine Your Content Folder Size
Checking the Content Folder Size of a Class
Look for Large or Old Files
In your Blackboard course site, click Files under Course Management. Click on the link to your course folder.
Files that have an accessibility indicator next to them are in use in the course site.
Files that do not have an accessibility indicator next to them are not in use in the course site. If you don't need these files, delete them
Ally checks pdf, Word, PPT, Open Office/Libre files, html file, image files (JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BPM, TIFF).
EXCEL files are not scanned and will not have indicators.
Important note that is not in the video.
Make sure you download a copy of your files before deleting so that you have a copy in case a file gets removed that you need.
Remove Video Files
If you have uploaded videos directly into Blackboard, you will have a large storage footprint. Link to videos rather than uploading video files to a course. Upload your videos to Panopto, TCC’s video recording and storage service. View Get Started with Panopto in our Knowledge Base.
Reduce File Sizes
Microsoft Office Files
Use the tools available in Microsoft Office to reduce file size for PowerPoint and Word files. The Compress Pictures option is located in the Save As dialogue box, under tools near the Save button. You can also save files as PDFs before uploading, which often makes smaller, read-only versions of the files.
Images
Use a graphics program to resize images for screen viewing before uploading. You can also use an online service such as http://www.shrinkpictures.com or http://www.picresize.com.
Audio
Use software to resample or trim audio files to reduce their size.
Delete Outdated Master Sites or Organization Sites
Look for non-credit sites that can be removed to free up space. Credit sites will be removed according to our established schedule. Complete the site removal form now!