Blackboard Ultra Course View Faculty FAQ

  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 Original Course View (OCV

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Faculty Ultra Course View (UCV)

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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.

For More information on Ultra Base Navigation, please visit What is Blackboard Ultra Course View?