CSCC Digital Education & Instructional Services

Blackboard Ultra Basics for Instructors


This is a general introduction to Ultra to understand how it compares and contrasts with our current system, Learn. Topics include look-and-feel and site navigation, content hierarchy, and innovative features.

Additional resources are available in the Blackboard Ultra Overview.


Blackboard Ultra Basics

Video tutorials are below, or jump down to Quick Help Lookup by Topic for additional documentation.

Quick Start
(4:01)

Watch an overview of what is needed to have a course ready for students. Written instructions available.

Customize Your Profile
(1:43)

Review your personal information on Blackboard, including your bio and an avatar. Written instructions available.

Accessibility Overview
(2:50)

Discover accessibility aspects of Blackboard. Written instructions available.

Manage Your Calendar
(3:36)

Track due dates, events, and meetings across your courses. Written instructions available.

Student Preview
(1:28)

Understand how your students experience your course. Written instructions available.

Notification Settings
(1:18)

Select your notifications and personalize how they reach you. Written instructions available.


Student Communications and Accommodations

Video tutorials are below, or jump down to Quick Help Lookup by Topic for additional documentation.

Create Announcments
(1:17)

Produce announcements to share important information with your students. Written instructions available.

Messages
(1:52)

Streamline communication with your students using built-in messaging. Written instructions available.

Attendance Tracking
(1:37)

Identify students who may need help and meet rules for attendance. Written instructions available.

Course Roster and Student Accommodations
(4:51)

Access your class lists, engage with students, and grant student accommodations. Written instructions available.

Create Groups
(2:08)

Set up student groups and assign them to graded activities. Written instructions available.

Journals
(1:27)

Create a personal space for students to post opinions, ideas, and concerns about the course. Written instructions available.


Quick Help Lookup by Topic

If you are not finding the information you need on this page, please contact the Faculty Assistance Center (FAC) at teaching@cscc.edu.

Getting Started for Instructors View Webpage
Supported Browsers View Webpage
Course Banner View Webpage
Progress Tracking and Student Progress Reports View Webpage
Blackboard Original Learn and Ultra Terminology View Webpage
Blackboard Ultra for Instructors Video Playlist View Playlist
Help topic Right-click link below to copy it for students
Getting Started for Students View Webpage
Quick Start Guide for Students View Webpage
Browser Support View Webpage
Help with the Mobile App View Webpage
Progress Tracking View Webpage
Blackboard Ultra Video Playlist for Students View Playlist