Once you have logged into Blackboard Learn Ultra, you will see a screen similar to the one above.

1. Institution Page: Use this option to access institutional help resources including screen steps guides, help desk, and more.
2. Name: Your name will appear here. Click this menu item to modify personal settings.
3. Activity Stream: Click this menu item to view recent activity in Blackboard.
4. Courses: A list of courses you are currently enrolled in will be listed here. This is the default landing page every time you open Blackboard.
5. Organizations: A list of organizations that you are enrolled in will be listed here.
6. Calendar: Click this link to access the calendar in Blackboard.
7. Messages: Use this link to read and respond to Blackboard in-course messages.
8. Grades: Use this link to quickly access the grade book in any course or organization in which you are enrolled.
9. Tools: Use this link to access Blackboard system tools integration (such as McGraw Hill or other 3rd party integrations). Course evaluations are also available here.
10. Logout: Click this button to log out of Blackboard.