BB Ultra webinars

A series of webinars have been created by CDLE to get you up and running with Blackboard Ultra. The Series ran throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Links to the latest webinars:

Scroll down to view the full list of recording from throughout the year or view upcoming webinars or book a drop-in:

November 2024 Webinars

Assessment and feedback in Ultra - Wednesday 13th November 1.30pm

This session explores assessment and feedback practice in Blackboard Ultra. It focuses on Blackboard Assignments, along with Turnitin and Tests, and the new marking and Feedback interface. It includes practical how-tos and tips, and a live demo.

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August 2024 Webinars

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra - Wednesday 2nd August 11am

This session provides an introduction to the Blackboard Learn Ultra virtual learning environment, including the context and timeline of the move. It will give an overview of the simplified structure and streamlined interface, plus a short demonstration of a live ultra module.  

• Watch the recorded webinar

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra - Wednesday 14th August 11.30am

This session provides an introduction to the Blackboard Learn Ultra virtual learning environment, including the context and timeline of the move. It will give an overview of the simplified structure and streamlined interface, plus a short demonstration of a live ultra module.  

• Watch the recorded webinar

Communications in Ultra - Wednesday 21st August 2pm

This session will explore the communication and collaboration tools in Blackboard Learn Ultra. It will cover using Ultra’s communication tools to engage students, promote active learning and encourage a sense of belonging amongst your learners. It will demonstrate how to access and view course activity analytics in Ultra.

• Watch the recorded webinar

Gradebook in Ultra - Monday 26th August 1pm

An exploration of Gradebook in Blackboard Learn Ultra. This session will provide an overview of the new Gradebook in Ultra. It will focus on organising and managing the Gradebook for assignments, grades and feedback. 

• Watch the recorded webinar

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra - Tuesday 27th August 12noon

This session provides an introduction to the Blackboard Learn Ultra virtual learning environment, including the context and timeline of the move. It will give an overview of the simplified structure and streamlined interface, plus a short demonstration of an ultra module.  

• Watch the recorded webinar

July 2024 webinars 

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra - Friday 2nd July 11am

This session provides an introduction to the Blackboard Learn Ultra virtual learning environment, including the context and timeline of the move. It will give an overview of the simplified structure and streamlined interface, plus a short demonstration of a live ultra module.  

• Watch the recorded webinar

Using Panopto in Ultra - Wednesday 10th July 11am

This session will introduce Panopto in Blackboard Ultra. It will cover copying videos from your current Blackboard modules, dealing with common permissions issues and we will demonstrate common Ultra/ Panopto workflows such as video links, embedded videos and playlists.

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Gradebook in Ultra - Wednesday 17th July 11am

An exploration of Gradebook in Blackboard Learn Ultra. This session will provide an overview of the new Gradebook in Ultra. It will focus on organising and managing the Gradebook for assignments, grades and feedback. 

• Watch the recorded webinar

Assessment and Feedback in Ultra - Wednesday 24th July 2pm

This session will explore Blackboard Learn Ultra’s new assessment and feedback tools. It will cover the creation of assignments and student feedback workflows in Ultra. It will introduce the new Ultra Gradebook and provide an overview of how to use it to manage assessment, grades and feedback.

• Watch the recorded webinar

Communications in Ultra - Wednesday 31st July 2pm

This session will explore the communication and collaboration tools in Blackboard Learn Ultra. It will cover using Ultra’s communication tools to engage students, promote active learning and encourage a sense of belonging amongst your learners. It will demonstrate how to access and view course activity analytics in Ultra.

• Watch the recorded webinar

April 2024 webinars 

Moving to Ultra - Wednesday 10th April 2pm

An introduction to the Blackboard Ultra learning environment. This session will include the context and timeline of the move to Ultra, an overview of the simplified structure and streamlined interface, plus a short demonstration of a live BB Ultra module.

• Watch the recorded webinar

Redesigning your module for Ultra - Friday 19^th April 1pm

Learn how to redesign your modules for the new Blackboard Ultra structure and interface, this session will cover the creation and organisation of learning content.

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Engagement and interactivity with Ultra - Thursday 25^th April 11am

An exploration of BB Ultra’s communication and collaboration tools. This session will cover using Ultra’s communication tools to engage students, promote active learning and encourage a sense of belonging amongst course members.

• Watch the recorded webinar

Assessment and feedback in Ultra - Tuesday 30^th April 12pm

Explore Ultra’s new assessment and feedback tools. This session will provide an introduction to Ultra’s Gradebook and will cover the creation of assignments and student feedback workflows.

• Watch the recorded webinar