Learn with us.
Learning Technologies facilitates workshops and courses throughout the year on a variety of topics. Find out what’s coming up below and start learning with us!
September
September 4
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
SRC 3016
Getting Started with Ultra
Our Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra mission will cover the Ultra course view layout, ways to make your transition into Ultra easier, and how to prepare for liftoff by adding content to your Ultra course.
September 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Transitioning Your Content to Ultra
Our Transitioning Your Content mission is a 2-hour workshop. The first half will be a guided walkthrough on how to transition your content from Original Course View to Ultra Course view and how to add new content from other sources. The second half will allow you to use what you have learned to continue transitioning content. Learning Technologies will be with you every step of the way for a successful mission.
September 13
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
SRC 3016
Ultra Special Mission: AI Tools
This term we’re offering “special missions”! These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about some beyond-the-basics Ultra tools.
September 18
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
SRC 3018
Ultra Gradebook
Our Gradebook mission will cover an overview of the Ultra Gradebook and how to set up your Gradebook to ensure that you and your students have a successful course flight.
September 25
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SRC 3018
Ultra Support Lab
Need some help? Want to ask questions about Ultra? These open labs are your opportunity to get support with everything Ultra. Note: This is an open support lab and does not count for PDH.
October
October 1
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Getting Started with Ultra
Our Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra mission will cover the Ultra course view layout, ways to make your transition into Ultra easier, and how to prepare for liftoff by adding content to your Ultra course.
October 8
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Zoom
Transitioning Your Content to Ultra
Our Transitioning Your Content mission is a 2-hour workshop. The first half will be a guided walkthrough on how to transition your content from Original Course View to Ultra Course view and how to add new content from other sources. The second half will allow you to use what you have learned to continue transitioning content. Learning Technologies will be with you every step of the way for a successful mission.
October 10
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Ultra Special Mission: Analytics
This term we’re offering “special missions”! These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about some beyond-the-basics Ultra tools.
October 15
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Ultra Gradebook
Our Gradebook mission will cover an overview of the Ultra Gradebook and how to set up your Gradebook to ensure that you and your students have a successful course flight.
October 22
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Zoom
Ultra Support Lab
Need some help? Want to ask questions about Ultra? These open labs are your opportunity to get support with everything Ultra. Note: This is an open support lab and does not count for PDH.
November
November 1
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Getting Started with Ultra
Our Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra mission will cover the Ultra course view layout, ways to make your transition into Ultra easier, and how to prepare for liftoff by adding content to your Ultra course.
November 7
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Transitioning Your Content to Ultra
Our Transitioning Your Content mission is a 2-hour workshop. The first half will be a guided walkthrough on how to transition your content from Original Course View to Ultra Course view and how to add new content from other sources. The second half will allow you to use what you have learned to continue transitioning content. Learning Technologies will be with you every step of the way for a successful mission.
November 8
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Ultra Special Mission: Ultra Docs
This term we’re offering “special missions”! These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about some beyond-the-basics Ultra tools.
November 14
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Ultra Gradebook
Our Gradebook mission will cover an overview of the Ultra Gradebook and how to set up your Gradebook to ensure that you and your students have a successful course flight.
November 21
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SRC 3016
Ultra Support Lab
Need some help? Want to ask questions about Ultra? These open labs are your opportunity to get support with everything Ultra. Note: This is an open support lab and does not count for PDH.
December
December 4
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
Ultra Support Lab
Need some help? Want to ask questions about Ultra? These open labs are your opportunity to get support with everything Ultra. Note: This is an open support lab and does not count for PDH.
Available On demand
Ally Training
Online, Self-Paced
Want to engage your students where they already are? How about empowering students to learn their own way with your content? Blackboard Ally allows students to download alternative formats of your course content. It also provides feedback on how to make your content more accessible for all students, including students with disabilities. This course will help you learn to use Ally, both as a student and as an instructor.
Available On demand
Blackboard for New Users
Online, Self-Paced
This 7-module course for new users covers the essentials of Blackboard, including basic navigation, the course menu, availability, communicating with students, and so much more. It is the perfect introduction for the beginner.