Learning Technologies Blog

New Ultra Feature Alert

Coming up in early April 2026, Blackboard will have additional options for assignments submission options, so I just thought I'd give y'all a preview so no one freaks out. You will see these new options under your assignment settings, with a new section called...

Offline Submissions Confusion

So this is a problem that has been brought to the attention of, well, a lot of people: a faculty has an assignment done offline, but with grades to be posted in the gradebook. Said faculty creates the assignment in Blackboard, then check the "Collect Submissions...

Accessibility Beyond Ally: Canva Edition

Last semester, we all got an email from Wendy Parks informing us that the college had started a Canva Pro pilot program at the college. I have been using Canva for a long time and this is where I create all my presentations (but Canva does a lot more than that),...
Spring 2023: End of Term Support Resources

Spring 2023: End of Term Support Resources

We know that entering your grades, setting up tests, and wrapping up the term can sometimes be a bit of a stressful process--especially with a nice long break so close. We're always here to help if you have questions or are encountering an unexpected error. For the...

Setting Up Your Activity Stream in UBN

Setting Up Your Activity Stream in UBN

One of new features in Ultra Base Navigation is the Activity Stream. The Activity Stream, as the name implies, lets you see all of the most recent activity going on in your courses, including upcoming due dates, student submissions, items that need grading, and more....

Blackboard Integration Guide: ALEKS

Blackboard Integration Guide: ALEKS

Here at COD, we have a wide variety of tools that have been integrated into Blackboard to make them easier and more seamless to use in courses. However, while we have a lot of tools available, many faculty and staff might not know what they are, how to use them, or...