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In September 2024, all Blackboard Learn modules are moving to Blackboard Learn Ultra, Ulster University’s new digital learning environment.

To get a head start, you can set up your own Development area to explore Ultra’s new features and functionality.

Example Blackboard Ultra interface

\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions

  1. Login to Module Manager Module Manager using your staff code e.g. e123456 and your network password.

  2. Select Setup from the Ultra dropdown menu:

    Screenshot of Module manager navigation bar with Ultra set up highlighted

  3. Give your Ultra development area a meaningful title e.g. “firstname-lastname Ultra dev area”, then click on Set it up!

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Your request will take a few minutes. Your course will appear in your Blackboard course view

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    To collaborate with colleagues, you can add other people to your Ultra area. Select Manage from the Ultra dropdown menu.

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Enter “ultra” into the input box, a list of ultra modules that you have access rights. Select the module you need to add additional users.

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Enter the name (lastname, firstname) or staff code of the new user, select Instructor from the access level and click Save.

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    Your Ultra Dev Area

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Ultra allows a MAXIMUM DEPTH OF TWO FOLDERS. You will not be able to duplicate all existing structures in the new containers.

Suggested activities

  • Take a look at your existing modules in the original Blackboard layout, think about how they will translate into Ultra.

  • Upload a module handbook and add a welcome message to the Module Overview folder.

  • Try recreating an existing module’s weekly learning content folder in the Learning Materials folder.

  • Recreate a simple test and essay dropbox from an existing module and add them to the Assessment folder.

  • Open up the Blackboard app on your phone. Use Student Preview (circled) to compare the student experience of an Ultra module to an original module, which provides better access to learning content?

Mobile screenshot of Ultra module in Blackboard appMobile screenshot of Ultra module in student preview Blackboard app

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Blackboard training and support will be available from February 2024.

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