1. What is Blackboard Ultra and how is it different from the previous version of Blackboard?
Blackboard Ultra Course View (UCV) features a streamlined, user-friendly experience for both instructors and students. It is different from the previous version of Blackboard (sometimes referred to as Blackboard Original) in several key ways. Blackboard Ultra Course View Features Versus Original Course View.
Faculty Ultra Course View (UCV)
2. How do I access my Blackboard Ultra courses?
Select Access Blackboard, type in your Username and Password to sign in.
3. Can I use my mobile device to access my Blackboard Ultra courses?
Instructors can download the Blackboard App using the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. How do I navigate my Blackboard Ultra course?
Blackboard Ultra courses are easy to navigate with a static top and left menu and the Course Content area for Learning Modules, Folders, Documents, Links, LTI connections, SCORM packages, tests, assignments, discussions, and journals. For more information please view Navigating Ultra Courses as an Instructor.
5. How do I create course content in my Blackboard Ultra course?
Blackboard Ultra Course content is directly in the middle of the page for easy access to all course content. For more information, please view Course Content Creation Overview.
6. How do I create assignments in my Blackboard Ultra course?
Blackboard Ultra Courses allows to create assessments such as assignments, here is a helpful guide to get started Creating an Assignment in Blackboard Ultra Courses.
7. How do I create a test in my Blackboard Ultra course?
Blackboard Ultra Courses allows to create assessments such as tests, here is a helpful guide to get started Creating Test in Blackboard Ultra Courses.
8. Can I have my UCV course changed back to Original?
Faculty previously had the option of teaching in either interface. As of Summer 2025, all courses at UToledo will be in Ultra Course View and will not be reverted to Original.
9. Can I still access my old courses in Original?
You will still be able to access past courses in Original after the conversion deadline; however, you will not be able to teach in Original after Spring 2025. Past courses are kept active for 4 years and 1 semester in Ultra Base Navigation.