The Activity Stream lets you see an up-to-the-minute list of course activities. …
The Activity Stream lets you see an up-to-the-minute list of course activities. This includes new content, announcement, and grades in the Blackboard app. It will help you prioritize the tasks that need attention. Users can select the notification in the activity stream and will be taken directly to that item. Users may set their activity stream notifications based on their own preferences.
When adding content in the Ultra course view, you can embed files …
When adding content in the Ultra course view, you can embed files directly in the submission allowing instructors to view and grade your work. This makes for a more seamless course. No need to worry about papers lost in transition over email.
As you work through your courses, you will encounter different types of …
As you work through your courses, you will encounter different types of assignments. These can be discussions, journals, projects, papers, quizzes, video quizzes, presentations, and more. Along with individual assignments, you may have group assignments.
This document covers accessing your course, posting announcements, sending messages, adding course …
This document covers accessing your course, posting announcements, sending messages, adding course content, copying course content, and previewing your course as a student.
The calendar in Blackboard Learn Ultra view global calendar allows you to …
The calendar in Blackboard Learn Ultra view global calendar allows you to see all of your upcoming due dates and meetings across all courses. You can see and create events for one course or all courses, and course-specific meetings. Use the settings feature to add notifications for certain events.
Content Editor is a tool that has many new and enhanced features …
Content Editor is a tool that has many new and enhanced features compared to the old text editor. Features include lists and bullet choices, symbols, block quotes, emoticons, table creation/editing, expanded support for files such as graphic images, media, mashup objects, and an easy-to-use visual mathematics editor.
Discussions are a tool used to enhance student engagement, encourage critical thinking, …
Discussions are a tool used to enhance student engagement, encourage critical thinking, and increase interactions with fellow students’ ideas. Your instructors may assign discussions. They can adjust settings so that you must respond to the initial question before you can view/respond to your classmates’ responses.
The gradebook in Blackboard Ultra can be accessed from several different places. …
The gradebook in Blackboard Ultra can be accessed from several different places. In the gradebook, you can manage grades, leave feedback, view student engagement, set accommodations, and message your students about the assignments.
Creating groups within your Blackboard course can be done four ways: custom, …
Creating groups within your Blackboard course can be done four ways: custom, randomly assign, self-enrollment, and reuse groups. With groups you can create group assignments and encourage collaboration between students.
Journals are a private communication tool between you and your instructor. Journals …
Journals are a private communication tool between you and your instructor. Journals can be assigned for individual projects, ideas, and self-reflection. Instructors have two options to make journals a graded assignment and create a rubric for grading.
Journals are a private communication tool between a student and instructor. Journals …
Journals are a private communication tool between a student and instructor. Journals can be used for individual projects, ideas, self-reflection, or however you see fit. Instructors have two option to make journals a graded assignment and create a rubric for grading.
Enhance engagement with Kaltura. Kaltura is a tool that allows you to …
Enhance engagement with Kaltura. Kaltura is a tool that allows you to integrate rich media content into your courses. You can use Kaltura to create, host, and share videos, images, and audio files within your courses directly.
Use Kaltura Capture to record videos of your desktop and webcam then …
Use Kaltura Capture to record videos of your desktop and webcam then embed them directly in your Blackboard Ultra course. This tool can record two camera inputs simultaneously, or a camera and a screen, or two screens. The recordings are automatically stored in your Kaltura My Media. You can even record and place it directly in your course for ease of use and enhanced student engagement.
Use Kaltura Capture to record videos of your desktop and webcam then …
Use Kaltura Capture to record videos of your desktop and webcam then embed them directly in your Blackboard Ultra course. This tool can record two camera inputs simultaneously, a camera and a screen, or two screens. The recordings are automatically stored in your Kaltura My Media. You can even record and place it directly in your assignment for ease of use.
Express Capture allows you to record from the browser without needing to …
Express Capture allows you to record from the browser without needing to install any software. You can record and embed right in your course where you want the media. Record video or audio directions or course announcements while you are already in Blackboard Ultra. Express Capture will not record the screen only audio and video.
Express Capture allows you to record from the browser without needing to …
Express Capture allows you to record from the browser without needing to install any software. You can record and embed right in your assignment, journal, or discussion post. Record video or audio while you are already in Blackboard Ultra. Express Capture will not record the screen only audio and video.
Kaltura Media Gallery is like My Media. However, it is a storage …
Kaltura Media Gallery is like My Media. However, it is a storage space for media within your course. Unlike My Media, which is private to you, the Media Gallery is visible to everyone enrolled in the course. You can host multiple videos/media in one place. This allows you to add videos/media from the Media gallery directly to the Course Content page, so you do not have to search for content.
Kaltura My Media is a private, personal storage space for your media. …
Kaltura My Media is a private, personal storage space for your media. You can upload and manage your media content (video, audio, and image files). While you are in My Media you may edit video options, manage captions, create clips from your videos, delete videos, publish videos to the Course Media Gallery, and more.
Kaltura My Media is a private, personal storage space for your media. …
Kaltura My Media is a private, personal storage space for your media. You can upload and manage your media content (video, audio, and image files). While you are in My Media you may edit video options, manage captions, create clips from your videos, delete videos, publish videos to the Course Media Gallery, and more.
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