This article will cover how to create a Blackboard Ultra Document.
Ultra Documents are content items that can include linked and embedded Word and PDF documents, as well as typed content and images created with the rich content editor, HTML content, knowledge checks, and more!
Hover to an area in the course to add content, select the plus sign.
Select Create.
Select Document.
Options provided to:
1. Add content which provides a text box to type or copy/paste,
2. Add HTML,
3. Upload from computer,
4. Browse content collection.
or
5. Convert a file, such as Word or PDF, to an Ultra Document.
Edit Document Settings
Select the gear icon for settings.
1. Allow classroom conversations for instructors and students to have quick exchanges within the document.
2. Align with goals and standards.
3. Add a description.
4. Select Save.
A document can be as simple as as a single line of text or a combination of elements.
Creating A Document With a Combination of Elements
In this example the Ultra document contains a .docx and an instructor wants to add a PowerPoint. Select Edit.
Select the plus sign.
Options provided to:
1. Add content which provides a text box to type or copy/paste,
2. Add HTML,
3. Upload from computer,
4. Browse content collection.
or
5. Convert a file, such as Word or PDF, to an Ultra Document.
Select Save.
The Ultra Document contains a combination of elements, both a .docx and .pptx.
You can use the AI Design Assistant for advanced layout and design ideas and options.