From September 2024, all new Blackboard modules/courses will use the Blackboard Ultra interface. Modules are not automatically allocated to your Blackboard account and you will need to request access to each of your modules every academic year. You request access via the the Module Manager web application.
Some partnership programmes such as Global Online Education or QA Education may have slightly different workflows so if you are unsure please email Blackboard Help Desk for advice.
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The Blackboard Ultra interface has changed substantially and therefore existing processes for rolling content over will not work. You can only copy entire modules if they are also in the Ultra interface, for instance Ultra Development areas or other Ultra courses. |
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Enter your module code in the Module code input box.
The academic year defaults to the current year, until closer to start of the academic year normally around July, when it will default to the next academic year. Make sure you chose the correct academic year for your coursemodule.
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The page will automatically update to show you the versions of the module available in the academic year selected. Check the CRN of your module then select the Instructor access level from thedropdown menu.
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Check the CRN of the module. There may be several versions of the same module running on different campuses or semesters, but each with a different CRN, double will a unique Course Reference Number CRN. Use the CRN to identify the right course and double-check the start date and the campus to make sure your selection is correct. If you are unsure, do seek advice from others before proceeding as you could end up working in the wrong modulecontact the module co-ordinator, their name appears beside the start date in Module Manager (see example above). |
Copy content
If no one else has already none of your colleagues have set up the new Ultra module, you will have the option of setting up the Ultra area with a blank template or to copy copying content from other Ultra areas including Ultra Development Areas that you may have been working onor set up an Ultra template.
Select CLICK HERE FIRST and you will be presented with the options below.
Select the relevant Ultra area and click Update, in the example below we have selected a blank Ultra template.
Change Start Date
If no one else has set up the new module, you’ll also see the option to You can also change the start date of the coursemodule, this date coincides with the start of the semester. Only change the date if your module falls outside the standard teaching semestersdates.
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Then press submit. This will create a your new Ultra area for the Autumn 24 semester.🥳
Your new empty course module template will look like this:
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Now you are ready to:
create Create new learning content or copy content from previous modules
set up new Blackboard or TurnItIn assignments
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You can chose an alternate module structure*, and/ add content from scratch or copy content from a previous module. Note the Blackboard Ultra structure is only two folders deep so you may need to redesign * or redistribute your learning material. |
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