FACULTY: Blackboard Ultra FAQ

This article answers common instructor questions during the transition from Blackboard Learn Original to Blackboard Ultra.

📌 Can I Hide the Roster from Students?

Yes. To hide the roster in Blackboard Ultra:

1. Go to the Details & Actions panel in your course.

2. Click Roster > View everyone in your course.

3. In the top-right dropdown menu, select “Hide from students.”

🧭 Can I Customize the Course Navigation Tabs?

No. The navigation tabs—Content, Calendar, Discussions, etc.—are system-wide and cannot be changed at the course level.

✅ Can I Enforce Sequential Module Completion?

Yes. Blackboard Ultra includes a feature similar to the "mark as read" or "review status" in Original:

• Use the “Advance in sequence” option when organizing module content.

• Check the “Forced sequence” box to require students to view content in order before accessing the next item.

🎯 Can I Set a Course Landing Page?

Not directly. Blackboard Ultra doesn’t allow setting a custom landing page. Instead:

• Place your desired content or welcome message at the top of the Course Content page.

• Use headings or folders to highlight and organize it for visibility.

✉️ Can I Adjust Email Notifications for a Course?

Not at the course level. Notification settings in Blackboard Ultra are user-specific:

1. Go to the Activity Stream.

2. Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner.

3. Uncheck the notification types you no longer want to receive via email or push notification.

By understanding these differences and settings in Ultra, instructors can more confidently manage their courses and adapt to the updated interface.