TABLE OF CONTENTS
- About Blackboard Ultra
- Faculty Training Options
- Student Training Options
- Additional Resources and Support
About Blackboard Ultra
Lesley University is transitioning to Blackboard Ultra, the new and improved version of Blackboard. Ultra courses have been redesigned from the ground up and feature a clean modern interface, responsive mobile friendly experience, consistent and intuitive navigation, improved accessibility, streamlined grading, and more.
Faculty Training Options
Choose the training option that best suits your needs! Whether you prefer to go it alone, or want extra support and training on your journey, we have an Ultra training for you.
Facilitated Workshops and Training
There are no workshops scheduled at this time. Please email elis@lesley.edu to schedule a 1:1 or small group training.
Just In Time Training and Support
Blackboard Ultra Drop-In Sessions: From To-Do to Done
Need a hand with your Blackboard course? Whether you're new to Blackboard Ultra or an experienced user looking to refine your course, the eLearning team is here to help. Drop in for personalized support, practical tips, and answers to your questions. Bring your course materials, explore new Ultra features, organize content, troubleshoot challenges, or simply set aside dedicated time to work on your course with expert guidance readily available.
These informal sessions are held online via Zoom. No appointments, presentations, or registration required. Just drop in, get the support you need, and stay as long as you'd like.
- Wednesday, September 9: 3 - 5 PM
- Friday, September 11: 10 AM - 12 PM
- Wednesday, September 16: 3 - 5 PM
- Friday, September 18: 10 AM - 12 PM
Join Our Weekly Faculty Office Hours
Are you looking for a quick overview of Ultra? Do you have questions or need assistance? Join our weekly online office hours every Monday and Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 ET. No appointment necessary
Join eLIS Online Office Hours for Faculty.
Self-Paced Training
Self-Paced Course: Faculty Training for Ultra
This is a short self-paced tutorial to introduce you to creating content for your Blackboard Ultra course. It should take approximately one hour or less to complete.
Enroll in the Self-Paced Course: Faculty Training for Ultra.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Education Series (BLUES)
Check out our Blackboard Learn Ultra Education Series (BLUES) site - your one stop shop for Ultra, including:
- Recorded training workshops.
- Upcoming training opportunities.
- Support resources.
- And more!
Things to Do in Ultra Course View
Ready to start working in Ultra but aren't sure where to start? Use your My Space course to practice using the various tools and features. The following guides will walk you through many of the tools and tasks.
Things to Do in Ultra Course View Part 1: This step-by-step guide will walk you through some of the basic features of Blackboard Ultra Course View, including creating an Ultra document, using the text editor, creating folders and modules, creating assignments and tests, creating discussions, and more.
Things to Do in Ultra Course View Part 2: This step-by-step guide will walk you through some of the more administrative features of Blackboard Ultra Course View, including copying content from a previous course, using batch edit, tracking attendance, setting up the gradebook, grading, and more.
Schedule a Training
Would you like to schedule an Ultra training for your group or program? We would be happy to work with you and tailor a training to meet your needs.
Email elis@lesley.edu to schedule your training today!
Student Training Options
myLesley Student Orientation
The myLesley Student Orientation Self-Paced Course has been designed to prepare you to successfully use myLesley/Blackboard for your coursework. You may be new to online learning, new to Blackboard Ultra, or both. In this course, we will cover the basics of so that you know what it is, how to navigate it, how to use it to complete your course work, and how it will benefit you.
You may access this course at any time from the Organizations link in the main navigation. This course will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete and you may go back to it at any time.
Additional Resources and Support
Ultra Quick Start Guides
These guides contain instructions and tutorial videos to get you started with Ultra Course View:
Convert Your Course to Blackboard Ultra (Faculty)
Ready to take the plunge? Review the Convert Your Course to Blackboard Ultra article for information on converting your courses to Ultra.
Contact Us
Reach out to eLearning and Instructional Support (eLIS) at elis@lesley.edu with any questions or to request a 1:1 or small group training.
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