Copying content between modules
When you initially request your 2025/26 teaching module, it will contain an Ultra module template to allow you to start fresh and build out your learning materials however, if you wish, you can easily copy content across from existing Ultra modules.
The Blackboard Ultra module template
Remember that the Ultra structure only allows for a maximum of two folders deep with three levels.
The template allows you to plan your course structure and gradually build up the course content for your new 25/26 module. You can create new content, upload files from your local devices, copy content from last year’s modules and add material in a variety of ways.
You can also create new folders, documents, links etc.
If you choose to copy over material from your 24/25 modules CDLE recommend copying over folders or documents individually, rather than copying over the full module. In this way you can reuse parts of your module without copying over out of date material and old Gradebook entries.
Don’t copy assignments, always create new assignments in your new module area
Copying folders and documents to Blackboard Ultra 25/26 modules
You can copy folders and other items, in bulk, from other modules, for example, copying over the weekly folders from 24/25 modules.
Either click on the plus + and select Copy Content from the drop-down menu.
… or at the top of the Course Content area, click the ellipsis (three dots)
and select Copy Items from the menu
This will bring up the Copy Items dialogue box. Enter your module code in the Course name or ID search box.
Click on the name of the module that contains the folder or document to be copied.
Then navigate to the folder(s) you wish to copy, then select the tick box beside the item(s) / folder(s) you wish to copy (Week 1 - 12 in this case) and select Start Copy.
After a few seconds the folders will copy across.
The copied folder(s) will appear at the bottom of the Course content list. By default, the folder(s) and content will be hidden from students.
Click on each folders down arrow to review the files copied across.
Once you are happy with your materials you make them visible to students, using the dropdown arrow and then delete the empty folders that you are not using from the template, or keep them hidden.
Copying a whole module to 25/26 Blackboard Ultra
If you have a module that you would like to copy over in its entirety:
In your Ultra module, at the top of the course content area, click the ellipsis (three dots)
Select Copy Items from the menu
This will bring up the Copy Items dialogue box. Enter your module code in the Course name or ID search box.
Click on the course that needs copied over.
This will copy over the full module including Gradebook items and other elements which you may not require for 25/26 modules, so use this approach carefully and only when you want an exact copy of a module.
When you are happy with the items, use the drop-down arrow to change to visible to students.
Blackboard Ultra Exception notices
Copying material may generate exception notices. Don’t worry, these will normally be caused by formatting issues. Click on the warning and review the Exception Report.
You can view reports by clicking the ellipses (three dots) at the top of the Course Content area and selecting Course Tasks and Logs.
This warning states there may be formatting issues with the content copied across.
Make sure you review the content inside the folder to check for errors.
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