Getting to Know Blackboard Ultra

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Blackboard Ultra navigation, creating content, communicating with students via messages and announcements, creating assessments, and grading student work.

Key Insights

  • Ultra Course View is clean, modern, and easy to use
  • Completely rebuilt from core workflows; some advanced features of Original Course View are still being developed
  • Create content throughout Ultra by using the + icon
  • Access settings throughout Ultra by using the gear icon
  • Access menus or edit items throughout Ultra by using the ... menu
  • The Teaching and Learning with Blackboard website has extensive information about using the Ultra Course View to help you get started

Contact Us

Center for Innovative
Teaching and Learning

Phone: 815-753-0595
Email: citl@niu.edu

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