TABLE OF CONTENTS
- About Blackboard Ultra
- Faculty Training Options
- Student Training Options
- Additional Resources and Support
About Blackboard Ultra
Lesley University is transitioning to Blackboard Ultra, the new and improved version of Blackboard. Ultra courses have been redesigned from the ground up and feature a clean modern interface, responsive mobile friendly experience, consistent and intuitive navigation, improved accessibility, streamlined grading, and more.
Faculty Training Options
Choose the training option that best suits your needs! Whether you prefer to go it alone, or want extra support and training on your journey, we have an Ultra training for you.
Self-Paced Training
Self-Paced Course: Faculty Training for Ultra
This is a short self-paced tutorial to introduce you to creating content for your Blackboard Ultra course. It should take approximately one hour or less to complete.
Enroll in the Self-Paced Course: Faculty Training for Ultra.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Education Series (BLUES) Webinar Recordings
This 4-part workshop series ran in Fall 2024 and the recordings are available online:
- Getting Started With Learn Ultra
- Creating Dynamic Content
- Assessing Student Learning
- Participation & Engagement and the AI Design Assistant
Things to Do in Ultra Course View
Ready to start working in Ultra but aren't sure where to start? Use your My Space course to practice using the various tools and features. The following guides will walk you through many of the tools and tasks. As you work through these documents, think about how you may apply these tools to your course(s) and your content. Every course is different - you may not need or want to use all of the tools and features.
Things to Do in Ultra Course View Part 1: This step-by-step guide will walk you through some of the basic features of Blackboard Ultra Course View, including creating an Ultra document, using the text editor, creating folders and modules, creating assignments and tests, creating discussions, and more.
Things to Do in Ultra Course View Part 2: This step-by-step guide will walk you through some of the more administrative features of Blackboard Ultra Course View, including copying content from a previous course, using batch edit, tracking attendance, setting up the gradebook, grading, and more.
Facilitated Workshops and Training (hosted by eLearning at Lesley)
Unable to join a session? Email elis@lesley.edu to schedule a 1:1 or small group training.
Introduction to Ultra Course View: Creating and Designing Content
Join Lesley University's eLearning team for a one hour introduction to Blackboard Ultra Course View. We will give you a guided tour of the new interface, walk you through creating course content, and set you up with the support and resources that you need to get started teaching in Ultra right away.
Check back in August for an updated schedule of Ultra trainings and workshops.
Need assistance now? Check out our Self-Paced training options, register for one of Blackboard's Modernization webinars, or reach out to elis@lesley.edu to request a 1:1 or small group training.
Ultra Course View: Teaching and Course Facilitation
You have created (or copied) Ultra content in your course and are ready to begin teaching. Where do you begin? Join Lesley University's eLearning team for a one hour overview of teaching and facilitating an Ultra course. Learn how to communicate with your students, manage Discussions, provide feedback on Assignments, and more.
Check back in August for an updated schedule of Ultra trainings and workshops.
Need assistance now? Check out our Self-Paced training options, register for one of Blackboard's Modernization webinars, or reach out to elis@lesley.edu to request a 1:1 or small group training.
Facilitated Workshops and Training (hosted by Blackboard)
Blackboard Modernization Webinar Series
This webinar series, hosted by Blackboard, features different training options to meet your needs. Whether you are just starting out with creating course content and assessments, want to dive deeper into grading and the Gradebook, or want to learn more about maximizing the accessibility of your course content, Blackboard has a webinar for you!
Getting started with Ultra:
- Blackboard Essentials for Instructors: Exploring Course Structure and Content Creation
- Blackboard Assessments Simplified: Training for Instructors and Course Designers
Grading and the Gradebook:
- Streamlined Grading in Blackboard: Best Practices for Educators
- Navigating Blackboard Gradebook: Tips for Instructors and Course Builders
Blackboard's AI Design Assistant:
Inclusive Design and Accessibility:
Anthology's Innovative Educator Webinar Series
This webinar series, hosted by Blackboard, is designed to transform the way you teach. Explore the latest trends in digital pedagogy, collaborate on actionable solutions, enhance inclusivity, and increase engagement in online and hybrid courses. Recordings of previous sessions are also available.
Learn more about the Innovative Educator Webinar series and register today!
Just In Time Training and Support
Join Our Weekly Faculty Office Hours
Are you looking for a quick overview of Ultra? Do you have questions or need assistance? Join our weekly online office hours every Monday and Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 ET. No appointment necessary
Join eLIS Online Office Hours for Faculty.
Schedule a Training
Would you like to schedule an Ultra training for your group or program? We would be happy to work with you and tailor a training to meet your needs.
Email elis@lesley.edu to schedule your training today!
Student Training Options
Student Orientation to Blackboard Ultra
This self-paced course has been designed to prepare you to successfully use Blackboard Ultra. You may be new to online learning, new to Blackboard Ultra, or both. In this course, we will cover the basics of Blackboard Ultra so that you know what it is, how to navigate in it, how to use it to complete your course work, and how it will benefit you.
Enroll in the Student Orientation to Blackboard Ultra Course.
Join Our Weekly Student Office Hours
Get Help with Blackboard, VoiceThread, Zoom, Kaltura, and more... eLIS staff are available to answer your questions. Join our weekly online office hours every Tuesday, 4 - 6 PM ET. No appointment necessary.
Join eLIS Online Office Hours for Students.
Additional Resources and Support
Ultra Quick Start Guides
These guides contain instructions and tutorial videos to get you started with Ultra Course View:
Convert Your Course to Blackboard Ultra (Faculty)
Ready to take the plunge? Review the Convert Your Course to Blackboard Ultra article for information on converting your courses to Ultra.
Ultra Course Early Adopter Program
Are you ready to transform your course content into an immersive and engaging Ultra Course experience? Wouldn't it be great to have a dedicated mentor to ensure that you stay on track, enhance your creativity, and help you achieve results? Our Ultra Course Early Adopter Program is for you!
Apply to the Ultra Course Early Adopter Program today and elevate your course design to new heights!
Contact Us
Reach out to eLearning and Instructional Support (eLIS) at elis@lesley.edu with any questions or to request a 1:1 or small group training.
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