Getting Started with BB Ultra

Ulster University uses the Blackboard Ultra VLE to host learning materials for its courses. This page contains a list of useful articles to help you get started with Blackboard Ultra.

Open

An Ultra course in the Blackboard app

Accessing your Blackboard modules

• Setting up Blackboard access for associate members of staff
• Logging into Blackboard (online)
• Getting access to your module in Module Manager 25/26
• Logging into the Blackboard App

Setting up (Rolling over) your module for teaching 25/26

Changing the start date of your course

Blackboard Ultra Learning Environment (VLE)

Blackboard Ultra course interface

Building a new module

• Setting up a BB Ultra development area 2025/26
• Module checklist
• Module information folder
• Adding a banner image for your module

Adding your profile picture

Related articles

Check out our Ultra Essentials pages to get your new Blackboard Ultra module up and running or browse by topic:

• Learning Content - adding course materials

• Assessment & Feedback- adding assignments, marking and feedback

• Communication tools- interacting with students

• Attendance & monitoring