From September 2024, all new Blackboard modules/courses will use the Blackboard Ultra interface. Modules are not automatically allocated to your 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.
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.
This may seem overwhelming at first, starting afresh is always daunting but your existing modules will continue to be available in Blackboard and you can COPY CONTENT from previous modules once the new module area has been set up.
📘 Instructions
Navigate to the Module Manager
Enter your staff number and Network (Blackboard and Portal) password and click on the login button.
Next mouse over the Modules tab and then select Access.
The Module Access page then provides options for requesting access.
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 course.
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 the dropdown menu.
Check the CRN of the module. There may be several versions of the same module, each with a different CRN, 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 module.
Copy content
If no one else has already set up the new module, you will have the option of setting up the Ultra area with a blank template or to copy content from other Ultra areas including Ultra Development Areas that you may have been working on.
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 change the start date of the course, this date coincides with the start of the semester. Only change the date if your module falls outside the standard teaching semesters.
Then press submit. This will create a your new Ultra area for the Autumn 24 semester.
Your new empty course template will look like this:
Now you are ready to:
create new learning content or copy content from previous modules
set up new Blackboard or TurnItIn assignments
You can chose an alternate module structure*, and/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.