What is Blackboard Ultra Course View? Blackboard Ultra Course View is a feature that provides a unified and streamlined view of course content and activities. It offers an intuitive and visually appealing interface that helps instructors organize course materials and communicate with students in real-time. The Ultra Course View includes features such as: Course content: Instructors can easily upload and manage course materials, such as syllabi, readings, and assignments, within the Ultra Course View. Collaboration: The Ultra Course View provides tools for instructors and students to communicate and collaborate, including discussion boards, wikis, and group work spaces. Assessment: Instructors can create and administer quizzes, exams, and other assessments within the Ultra Course View. Analytics: The Ultra Course View provides data and analytics on student engagement, performance, and progress, allowing instructors to track student progress and identify areas for improvement. The Ultra Course View is designed to simplify and enhance the online learning experience for both instructors and students, by providing a centralized and user-friendly interface for accessing course content and activities.
Reasons for upgrading to Ultra Course View Blackboard Ultra offers a number of enhancements and new features compared to previous versions. Here are some reasons for choosing to upgrade to Blackboard Ultra: Improved user experience with a more intuitive, streamlined, and mobile-friendly design Enhanced virtual collaboration with new tools for real-time and asynchronous collaboration Advanced analytics for deeper insights into student engagement and performance Better accessibility with features for closed captioning and screen reader support Improved integrations with a wider range of third-party tools and services Enhanced security with improved security features like multi-factor authentication and encrypted data storage Ongoing innovation with new features and enhancements added on a regular basis.
Features of Ultra Course View Blackboard Ultra Course View is a new user interface of the Blackboard. Some of the features include: Intuitive Navigation: The Blackboard Ultra Course View offers an optimized, mobile-friendly interface with immediate access to crucial course content and activities. Personalized Homepage: The Blackboard Ultra Course View homepage enables instructors to emphasize key information and create a personalized landing page for students. Responsive Course Design: Blackboard Ultra Course View adapts to all devices, offering a uniform and accessible experience for students. Dynamic Content: Blackboard Ultra Course View enables the integration of multimedia, interactive activities, and assessments within a single course content section. Accessibility: Blackboard Ultra Course View is crafted with accessibility as a priority, offering an inclusive learning experience for all students. Collaborative Tools: Blackboard Ultra Course View features tools for communication and collaboration, including group discussions, group assignments, and virtual meetings. Discussion Analysis: Get an exhaustive view of each student's discussion participation through various performance metrics. These insights reveal students who may require support or diverge from normal participation patterns. The discussion analysis algorithm focuses on the student's content and offers detailed evaluations of their participation. The system also features an automated word count and writing analysis tools to assess the significance of the written material. Assignments and Rubrics: If you enjoy using rubrics to clarify assignment expectations for students, then you'll appreciate the ability to create rubrics directly in assignments with the Blackboard Ultra experience. Blackboard Ultra also enhances the visibility of rubrics for students, ensuring their understanding of the assignment requirements and expectations. Progress Tracking: Blackboard Ultra Course View introduces a new tool that helps students track the status of their tasks, whether they have started, completed, or yet to interact with them. Assessments are marked automatically upon submission, and upcoming software updates will allow instructors to monitor student progress within their courses.
Redesign a Course in Ultra Course View To proceed with creating a course in Blackboard Ultra Course View, you may want to schedule a consultation with an instructional designer at CTT. During the appointment, you'll learn about the differences between Ultra Course View and the old view, and whether it aligns with your course goals and objectives. Redesigning a course can be challenging, so consider if you have the time to devote to Ultra Course View. Early adopters of the Ultra Course View often chose to start from scratch, using the opportunity to re-evaluate the structure and delivery of their course materials. Our instructional design team will partner with you to support your success. Schedule an appointment
