This online workshop, presented by Blackboard, provides hands-on instruction to prepare faculty for teaching in Blackboard Learn Ultra. Across four interactive webinars, participants will engage in a variety of activities and best-practice discussions to develop a thorough understanding of how to efficiently manage teaching tasks and create dynamic learning environments for students. Building on the foundation set by our Summer Academic Technology Institute, the Blackboard Learn Ultra Education Series (BLUES) equips faculty with practical skills and insights to enhance their courses and streamline their teaching in the digital age.

Session Dates and Times

All sessions meet at 10:00am - 12:00pm ET via Microsoft Teams. 

Oct 21: Getting Started with Learn Ultra

Oct 23: Creating Dynamic Content

Oct 28: Assessing Student Learning 

Nov 1: Putting it All Together

Location 

Online via Microsoft Teams

Apply to Attend 

There is a limited number of seats available so apply today via this form. 

The workshop application is for all four sessions. There is no option to sign up for individual sessions. 

Faculty who have not yet taught in Ultra will be prioritized, but all are invited to apply. 

Session Descriptions

Getting Started with Learn Ultra

By the end of the module, participants should be able to:

• Navigate through the Blackboard Learn Ultra environment.
• Identify key features of the Blackboard Learn Ultra course structure.
• Understand how consistent course navigation can support student learning.
• Discuss a high-level overview of adding course content items and tools

Creating Dynamic Content

By the end of the module, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the importance of good course planning and implement rudimentary planning in course design.
• Identify best practices for online content.
• Create course content utilizing various content types, including documents, media, links, and more. 
• Understand the importance of and need for accessibility in digital content.

Assessing Student Learning

By the end of the module, participants should be able to:

• Examine various components for effectively assessing student learning.
• Create assignments and tests in Learn Ultra.
• Explore grading workflows for various assignment types.

Putting it All Together

By the end of the module, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the design strategies that support impactful student learning.
• Develop empathy with the student experience.
• Consider additional options that contribute to a well-rounded course experience
• Review key course components from the Exemplary Course Rubric.
• Share and showcase colleague course designs.