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March streamlines multiple-attempts for ease of grading
New functionality enhances Ultra courses in time for SP2023
The March update to Ultra streamlines the grading interface for multiple attempts in a student's submission. This update reduces the number of clicks and pages, allowing instructors to quickly...
March 6, 2023 · 11:40 AM
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Call for Proposals: Blackboard's Digital Teaching Symposium
Submissions due March 14, 2023
Do you have a digital teaching best practice or experience to share with other educators? What strategies help educators excel and thrive in a shifting higher education landscape?...
March 1, 2023 · 8:17 AM
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Ultra Workshops for March
Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey
Instructional Technology is pleased to offer the following Ultra workshops in March: March 2 (12 PM) - Ultra Essentials IV - Tests & Assignments March 7 (12 PM) Ultra Essentials V - Grading...
February 27, 2023 · 12:52 PM
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Now available: Self-paced Ultra for Instructors course
Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey
In support of the final completion of the Ultra migration by SP2025, Instructional Technology is pleased to offer a self-paced course, Ultra for Instructors.  This course is designed to introduce...
February 22, 2023 · 12:02 PM
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UMBC to Complete Bb Ultra Migration by Start of SP2025
FA2024 to be last term DoIT supports Bb Original
In support of a common learning experience for students and faculty, and in consultation with the Faculty Senate Computer Policy Committee (CPC) last semester, UMBC will complete the Blackboard...
February 17, 2023 · 12:20 PM
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Six month roadmap previewed for Ultra courses
Focus on assessment, grading, content, learner analytics
Over the last year, Ultra received more than 150 enhancements and new features to strengthen and improve the new course for faculty and students. At the first quarter roadmap for 2023, the Ultra...
February 14, 2023 · 2:44 PM
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Free Webinar Series: Teaching with Blackboard Ultra
Monthly training for faculty, TAs, and staff in SP/SU2023
The Bb Instructor Webinar Series offers free 45-minute webinars designed for instructors who are getting started with teaching using Blackboard Ultra. Topics include getting started, creating...
February 3, 2023 · 10:47 AM
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Extra credit & exemptions come to Ultra assessments in Feb
New functionality enhances Ultra courses in time for SP2023
In early February, instructors will have the option to help students showcase their knowledge on assessments with the new extra credit setting. With this feature, instructors can assign one or...
January 30, 2023 · 2:24 PM
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Top 5 Ultra departments: Adoption increased as much as 100%
Departments may request Ultra as default when shells created
In a recent survey of Ultra users last semester, faculty and students expressed satisfaction with Ultra. During the Fall 2022 semester, faculty increased their use of Ultra in greater numbers. The...
January 20, 2023 · 9:29 AM
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Faculty and student satisfaction with Ultra exceeds 85%
Consistent praise for Ultra's clean interface, ease of use
In a recent survey of faculty who used Ultra during the FA2022 semester, 86.5% of faculty who responded said they would use Ultra again, citing its ease of use and consistent experience for...
January 19, 2023 · 11:44 AM
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