The start of the Fall 2024 Term is right around the corner! We look forward to seeing everyone at Kickoff, August 14-16. We’ll be hosting several sessions at Kickoff (all eligible for PDH!) and hope you can attend! Here’s where we’ll be:
Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra
- Wednesday, August 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- Thursday, August 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Would you like a head start on getting familiar with the Blackboard Ultra Course view? Learning Technologies is providing a hands-on mini-series covering Blackboard Ultra. Getting Started with Ultra will show the new Ultra Course view and walk through and how to start adding content to a course.
50-minute In-Person Session
Transitioning Your Content to Blackboard Ultra
- Wednesday, August 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
This session will cover the best ways to begin transitioning Blackboard Original Courses into Blackboard Ultra. We will walk through the things you need to know before you begin the transition, how to prepare your content, and how to successfully copy your content over.
50-minute In-Person Session
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Lab
- Thursday, August 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
This session offers a concise overview of the gradebook in Blackboard Ultra courses, designed to help faculty become acquainted with its features and functionality. Bring your questions and specific gradebook challenges for personalized assistance and expert guidance.
50-minute In-Person Session
Additional Sessions of Interest
This session isn’t being offered by LT, but it’s a great way to learn more about Blackboard Ultra and gain a faculty user’s perspective on making the switch!
Teaching with Blackboard Ultra for the First Time
- Thursday, August 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- Presenters: Or’Shaundra Benson, Christine Monnier
Both presenters were part of the Blackboard ultra courseview pilot that ran in Spring 2024. We would like to share our experience with all faculty as they prepare to convert their courses. We will share what worked, what didn’t, the workarounds we found, and various advice to help faculty get started.
50-minute In-Person Session.
Start planning out your day now–the full schedule of events can be found here.
