Summary
you can create assessments that appear on the Course Content page but don't require students to upload submissions. You can add instructions, files, a rubric, and goals so students can prepare for the offline work. This article will who you how to create this type of assessment.
Body
Refer to Collecting Submissions Offline for more information.
1. When creating a new assignment, click gear icon to the right of "Assignment Settings":
2. Under “Details & Information”, click the checkbox next to “Collect submissions offline”:
3. Click “Save” at the bottom of the Assignment Settings window:
4. By default, the assignment will be hidden from students. Customize the visibility settings in the dropdown menu in the top right corner:
When students open the assignment, Blackboard will inform them that the instructor will be collecting submissions offline, but their grade will still be accessible online: