PT FACULTY: Getting Started with Ultra!

Welcome to BSU – Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra

Welcome to Bridgewater State University! We’re excited to have you here and eager to help you get started with Blackboard Ultra, our learning management system (LMS). The resources provided here will give you a solid overview of Blackboard Ultra so you can confidently begin building your course site.

Navigating Blackboard Ultra and Building Your Course

One of the first things you may wonder is how to navigate Blackboard Ultra and how to add items to your Blackboard site before making your course available to students

Here are a few key features to get started:

• Customize Your Course Appearance:
  Personalize your site with a course banner and tile images for a more engaging look.

• Add Course Content:
  Create create assignments, discussions and learning modules to structure your course effectively.

• Integrate Zoom (for synchronous courses):
  You can add Zoom links directly to your Blackboard site for seamless scheduling and access.

• Enhance Accessibility:
  Once your site is built, access the Blackboard Ally accessibility report to review content accessibility and apply for student accommodations who need them.

AI-Powered Design Tools

Blackboard Ultra includes built-in AI design features to help you quickly generate:

• learning modules, tests and rubrics.

These tools can save you time while improving instructional design.

Learn at Your Own Pace

As soon as you receive your login credentials, you can dive deeper with the self-paced Blackboard Ultra Learn teaching essentials course course.

Still have questions? Explore the TTC Knowledgebase articles on specific Blackboard Ultra topics.
Want to stay up-to-date with the latest features? You can follow upcoming changes to Blackboard Ultra from Anthology, the company behind Blackboard.