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New group enhancements scheduled for December Ultra update
Ungraded assignments also coming this month
Managing large numbers of students and groups is an important tool in Blackboard. In the current version of Ultra, faculty had to create assignments and discussions before they could create and...
December 3, 2019 · 11:26 AM
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DoIT Adjusts Support of Bb Ultra Rollout
All faculty still decide when to migrate before FA21
Based on new analysis of how Blackboard (Bb) Ultra has been adopted across campus, DoIT has decided to modify its approach to faculty support across colleges.  Specifically, DoIT will focus on...
November 26, 2019 · 7:57 AM
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Improved accessibility support for Ultra courses in November
Light update also features new icons throughout Ultra system
As a fully redesigned system, Ultra benefits from an intentional focus on accessibility and mobile responsiveness. In addition to extensive checks to meet accessibility standards, Ultra includes...
November 5, 2019 · 9:52 AM
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Partial points coming to test questions to Ultra in October
Bulk download of student submissions also available
Calculating the grade on an Ultra tests becomes more flexible in the October update when the partial points feature is introduced. When creating a question in an assessment, instructors can enter...
October 2, 2019 · 2:43 PM
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Self-Enrolled Groups Introduced to Ultra in September
Needs grading filter also available to Ultra gradebook
Group management is an invaluable resource in a Blackboard course, especially one with large enrollments. UMBC is closely monitoring the evolution of this important tool in Ultra as we continue...
September 4, 2019 · 2:10 PM
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DoIT Expands Ultra Faculty Ambassador Program
Nominate a peer expert today!
Are you passionate about teaching with technology? Do you have an Ultra course adoption story to share with other faculty? Would you like to be part of a growing community of Blackboard...
August 13, 2019 · 9:54 AM
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Submit your Bb class to the Ultra Course Redesign Challenge
Win a Kindle Fire!
The Ultra Course Redesign Challenge offers faculty an opportunity to share their redesigned courses using the new Ultra interface for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.  The challenge is open to any...
August 9, 2019 · 1:58 PM
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Publisher Integrations Updated in Blackboard for FA2019
Cengage & Wiley fully supported in Ultra courses
Several publisher integrations will be updated at the end of summer to leverage modern infrastructure functionality, which will change the way faculty access those tools. Both Cengage Mindtap...
August 6, 2019 · 8:06 AM
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Increased Test Randomization Available in Ultra in August
Organizations also come to Ultra next month
In the August update to Ultra courses, faculty can create question pools to help build assessments quickly and better support academic integrity. Instructors can add questions to from all existing...
July 30, 2019 · 11:21 AM
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FA2019 Courses Created in Blackboard on July 28, 2019
Blackboard course shells for FA2019 were created on July 28, 2019. The Ultra Course Preview setting is again enabled in FA2019 courses to allow faculty adoption during the phased roll-out of...
July 30, 2019 · 11:19 AM
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