It is possible to search for and insert stock images from the large Unsplash library of royalty-free images from within Blackboard. This option is available wherever you can add an image on your Blackboard Learn Ultra course.
How to insert Unsplash images
- Step 1: Select “Stock images from Unsplash”
- Step 2: Search for and select images
- Step 3: Adjust and save image
Step 1: Select “Stock images from Unsplash”
Inside a text editor in Blackboard Learn Ultra select the image icon to open the Insert Image pop-up window.
From the Image Source open the options menu and select “Stock images from Unsplash”.
![Screenshot of the Insert image with the "Stock images from Unsplash" option highlighted.](https://i0.wp.com/sites.reading.ac.uk/TEL-Support-Staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2024/04/unsplashed-1.png?resize=572%2C402&ssl=1)
Step 2: Search for and select image
Once “Stock images from Unsplash” has been selected a Search field will appear under the Image Source option.
- (a) Search field – enter a keyword or phrase
- (b) Select an image from results by clicking on it
- (c) When selected click Next
![Screenshot of Insert image window with the search field filled in with keyword and results are displayed below.](https://i0.wp.com/sites.reading.ac.uk/TEL-Support-Staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2024/04/unsplashed-2.png?resize=441%2C641&ssl=1)
Step 3: Adjust and save image
The selected image will appear in the window with gridlines to show what will appear in the inserted image. You can choose to adjust the image:
- Aspect Ratio – select the ratio for the height and width of the image you want to insert, where appropriate
- Click and drag to reposition the gridlines on the image
- Zoom in/out using the slider
![Screenshots of the image repositioning screens.](https://i0.wp.com/sites.reading.ac.uk/TEL-Support-Staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2024/04/unsplashed-5-2.png?resize=1200%2C614&ssl=1)
Before saving the image check the Alternative text for accuracy or Mark the image as decorative. Choose the file options.
- (d) Alternative text – check or edit the description for accruracy, or
- (e) Mark the image as decorative, if it doesn’t add any useful additional information for people with a visually impairment
- (f) File options – choose between letting students View and download, View only or Download only
![Screenshot of Edit File Options window with alternative text field and mark the image as decorative check box.](https://i0.wp.com/sites.reading.ac.uk/TEL-Support-Staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2024/04/unsplashed-4.png?resize=466%2C547&ssl=1)
Where is Unsplash available
The “Stock image from Unsplash” is an alternative to “upload from device” wherever the image icon is available and images can be inserted:
- Where ever the text editor is available, this includes,
- Ultra Documents
- Journal or Discussion prompts
- Assignment or Test – Add Text
- Test questions
- Announcements
- Messages
- Course Image
In the minimised editor available in Journals and Discussions the Image option is found in the Plus icon on the menu.
![screenshot of Blackboard editors with the image icon identified.](https://i0.wp.com/sites.reading.ac.uk/TEL-Support-Staff/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2024/04/image-icon-2.png?resize=902%2C443&ssl=1)
Guide last updated on April 25, 2024