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.
Video tutorials are below, or jump down to Quick Help Lookup by Topic for additional documentation.
Watch an overview of what is needed to have a course ready for students. Written instructions available.
Review your personal information on Blackboard, including your bio and an avatar. Written instructions available.
Discover accessibility aspects of Blackboard. Written instructions available.
Track due dates, events, and meetings across your courses. Written instructions available.
Understand how your students experience your course. Written instructions available.
Select your notifications and personalize how they reach you. Written instructions available.
Video tutorials are below, or jump down to Quick Help Lookup by Topic for additional documentation.
Produce announcements to share important information with your students. Written instructions available.
Streamline communication with your students using built-in messaging. Written instructions available.
Identify students who may need help and meet rules for attendance. Written instructions available.
Access your class lists, engage with students, and grant student accommodations. Written instructions available.
Set up student groups and assign them to graded activities. Written instructions available.
Create a personal space for students to post opinions, ideas, and concerns about the course. Written instructions available.
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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 |