Blackboard Ultra

This page provides a curated collection of instructional videos designed to guide instructors through the setup and customization of a Blackboard Ultra course, covering essential tools, navigation, and best practices for effective course delivery.

Ultra vs Learn

Begin here with a brief overview video highlighting the key differences between Blackboard Ultra and the original Learn experience, designed to highlight the enhanced features available in Ultra.

Importing the Bb Ultra EFLS Shell

Learn how to efficiently copy a pre-designed Ultra course shell to streamline the setup of your new course and ensure consistency in structure and content delivery.

Ultra Feature: Learning Modules and Folders

This video explains the two primary methods for organizing course content in Ultra—Learning Modules and Folders—highlighting their structure, use cases, and how each approach can support effective course design and student navigation

Ultra Feature: Additional Content Items

Explore the additional content types available in Blackboard Ultra, including tools like Ultra Documents, web/course links and file uploads

Ultra Feature: Copy Content and Batch Edit

This video highlights two essential tools for building your Ultra course: the ‘Copy Content’ feature, which allows you to migrate materials from a previous Blackboard Learn course, and the ‘Batch Edit’ tool, which enables you to make multiple content updates efficiently across your course