FACULTY: How do I copy content into a Blackboard Ultra course site?

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This article provides guidance on how to copy content from an existing Blackboard course site (course copy) into an Ultra course.

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Copying course content can be done whether the course is open or private.

Important: When copying content into a new course, take time to review your materials for accessibility before making them available to students. This helps ensure your course content is usable for all learners and aligns with upcoming accessibility requirements.

We recommend keeping content hidden until you have had a chance to review and update it as needed.

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra course template tabs

3. Click the Add Content button or the circled plus (+) icon within the content area and then click Copy Content to choose the source of the content you wish to copy.

Add Content button

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra create and copy / import items menu

A panel will open listing the courses for that you currently have editing privileges.

4. Scroll to the desired course site. 

  • To copy the entire course: check the box to the left of the course name.

  • To copy specific content: click the course title (or right-facing arrow) to open folders and choose items. (Selecting a folder automatically includes all its contents.)

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra course listing

5. Check the boxes for the content you wish to copy.

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra folders 

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra folders

TIP: you can navigate upward in the folder structure by using the ‘breadcrumb’ list that appears at the top of the folder/content listings.

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra breadcrumb navigation

6. After making your selections, click Start Copy. Blackboard will return you to the Ultra course site.

Copying content animation screenshot

When the copy is complete, your copied content will be displayed in the Content section of the Ultra course site. By default, new content appears at the top of the listing. It can be rearranged at any time by clicking and dragging the items up and down in the course content window.

Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra content area

 

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Article ID: 148459
Created
Wed 1/4/23 12:20 PM
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Tue 3/24/26 10:50 AM