This guide relates to Blackboard Learn ULTRA

Blackboard Learn Ultra is the new version of Blackboard Learn. It retains aspects that you are familiar with but introduces new and updated features and functionality. See the the Blackboard Learn Ultra Project site.

Ultra course view is now used for Organsiations and will be used for all Courses from the start of academic year 2024/5.

This guide provides a brief overview of the Ultra course layout and menus.

Ultra course view

There are three key areas in the Ultra course:

• Course Content (Central page)
• Navigation bar (Top horizontal menu)
• Details Actions (Left-hand side menu)

Course Content

Course Content is the landing page for a course.  This is where all information and materials can be added and display.

In the top right-hand of the course content area there is a link to the course settings, student preview and course search.

• Course Settings
• Student Preview
• Search Function – search for content of the course.

Navigation Bar

At the top of each course there is a horizonal Navigation bar to directly access frequently used tools.

Navigation Bar tabs are:

Content

Content is the default opening page when entering a course. Content is organised in Learning Modules or Folders which negates the need for a separate course menu. A Learning Module or Folder is the equivalent of a content area in Blackboard Learn Original.

Calendar

The Calendar tab opens the Blackboard Calendar for the course. Calendar functionality is unchanged.

Announcements

Use the Announcements tab to view and create Announcements. Any Announcements created on the course will be listed here.

Discussions

Any Discussions created on the course will be listed under this tab.  Discussions can still be created and display anywhere within course content.

Gradebook

The Gradebook tab replaces the Grade Centre (for staff) or My Marks & Feedback (for students). This is the access point to view, mark and manage all assessments in the course. See the Blackboard help page Navigate Grading.

Messages

A record of Messages sent to the students on a course are listed under this tab.  Students can only receive and not send messages.  Staff can send a new message from here.

Analytics

The Analytics tab provides access to reports on student activity in the course. This tab is not visible to students.

• • Course Activity Report
  • Question Analysis
  • SCORM Reports

Groups

The Groups tab is where you can can view, create and manage Groups on the course. See Using Groups.

Details  & Actions

Use the Details and Actions to manage the course.

• Class register – List of staff and students enrolled on the cours. See our guide Manage and enrol users.
• Progress Tracking – Allows students to see which materials they have accessed and choose to mark them as completed.  Instructors can see what students have accessed. For further details see our guide on Progress Tracking.
• Course Image – Set the image for the course banner, see our guide on Course Image.
• Course is open – Make your course open or private to students. See our guide on making your course available.
• Class Collaborate – Opens a Collaborate course room, a permanently open Collaborate session.
• Books and Tools – Shows a list of tools integrated with Blackboard (e.g. Talis, YuJa, Turnitin). Access the Ally course accessibility report from here.
• Question Banks – View and create pools of questions for a Test or Assignment, Blackboard Help Guide on Question Banks.

Page last updated on November 29, 2023 by taralehane