Setting up a module from a Ultra development area

The introduction of Blackboard Ultra has changed the process of ‘rolling over modules’ e.g. putting your online module live in Blackboard.

You have two options to set up your online module in Blackboard

1. You can set up a new blank Ultra template in Module Manager, copy your Ultra module over to the blank template

2. Or set up your module using an existing Ultra Development area

This guide covers the latter and shows you how to use Module manager to set up your live module from an Ultra development area.

Setting up your module using an Ultra development area

1. Navigate to the Module Manager

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2. Enter your staff number and Network (Blackboard and Portal) password and click on the login button.

3. Next mouse over the Modules tab and then select Access.

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The Module Access page then provides options for requesting access.

4. Enter your module code in the Module code input box.

Make sure you chose the correct academic year for your module.

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.

5. Copy content FROM
   If none of your colleagues have set up the Ultra module, you will have the option of copying content from Ultra development areas or set up an Ultra template.
   
   

   Select CLICK HERE FIRST and you will be presented with the options below. Select Ultra development areas

5. Select the development area that corresponds to your module and click Update
   
   

    

6. Change Start Date

You can also change the start date of the module, if your module falls outside the standard teaching dates, by clicking on the date.

Then press submit. This will duplicate the development are in your new live Ultra module. Your course will be listed in the list of courses:

Remember to check the contents of your course

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Useful links

• Prof Gilly Salmon’s five stage model for online learning