Blackboard Ultra Learning Opportunities and Resources

Independent learning resources by topic

Multiple resources have been created to aid you in your journey to Ultra. In addition to webinars, short training videos are available to reinforce your learning and allow for easy reference any time of day or night. The full video collection is searchable by keyword. Additionally, a collection of knowledge base articles has been created to provide step-by-step guidance to instructors in using and setting up an Ultra course. For ease of use, resources have been organized by the topics listed below.

NOTE: Blackboard, Inc updates the LMS environment regularly, providing patches and fixes and releasing new features and tools. Therefore, some features and screen shares shown in videos and trainings may not reflect the latest capabilities or current Blackboard environment.

Blackboard Ultra training

We've created learning opportunities for faculty who have transitioned their course content from Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Ultra and are now teaching in the new platform. See CIS Events for a full list of dates, times, and topics.

Grading in Ultra

Ultra’s grading platform provides flexibility in how instructors choose to approach reviewing submitted work. Instructors can move seamlessly between student submissions with the option to grade by student or by question. In this session, we demonstrate the grading procedure in Ultra, discussing the basics of adding feedback and annotations, using rubrics, and posting final grades. We also cover the process of grading discussions, journals, group work, and differentiating between student attempts.

Data-Driven Instruction Using Blackboard Ultra

In this hands-on workshop, faculty will be led through the extensive data that resides in their Ultra course. The use of this data can aid the instructor in adjusting instructional strategies, where needed, or intervening with students falling below desired performance levels or who are not actively engaging in the course.

One-on-one assistance

Need more one-on-one assistance with an issue you are facing with Ultra? Stop by our office in Park Library, 413 or contact us at (989)774-3615 or cis@cmich.edu.