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Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV)

Spring 2025 courses are now available in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV). Explore our range of sessions tailored to enhance your teaching experience in UCV. Need one-on-one guidance? Connect with a CTE Instructional Designer or an eLearning Services Consultant. If you have technical issues, submit a ticket.

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View Sessions

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March 2025

Tuesday, March 4,  10:00am - 11:00am - Webinar

Extrinsic motivators, such as praise or tangible incentives, can be an effective way to motivate students to engage and perform well in your courses. Recognizing their accomplishments demonstrates your appreciation for their efforts. Using Achievements allows you to foster motivation and celebrate student participation in a meaningful way. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use Achievements in Blackboard to incentivize increased student engagement.  Register

Friday, March 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Webinar

This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments.  Register

Monday, March 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.  Register

Thursday, March 20, 10:00am - 11:00am - Webinar

Panopto is an all-in-one video management platform built into Blackboard Learn. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and manage video learning content in Panopto that can be easily integrated into Blackboard courses.  Register

Thursday, March 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

As we prepare for the removal of VoiceThread from Blackboard on May 10, 2025, eLearning Services and Media Services are working together and are committed to ensuring a smooth transition. Participants will be provided essential guidance on for following topics:
  • Backing up important VoiceThread content before the discontinuation date
  • Explore Panopto for lecture capture, video-based discussions, video assignments, and content sharing
  • Explore Zoom for live discussions, breakout rooms, and recorded presentations
  • Explore Blackboard for built-in discussion boards, video assignments, and course content sharing.
  • learn about alternative tools to support interactive and collaborative learning
  • Additional learning technologies may be available based on specific needs, and our team will provide expert recommendations on the best solutions for your courses  Register

Monday, March 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Webinar

In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.  Register

April 2025

Monday, April 7, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.  Register

Thursday, April 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Webinar

This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions.  Register

Monday, April 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.  Register

Thursday, April 17, 10:00am - 11:00am - Webinar

As we prepare for the removal of VoiceThread from Blackboard on May 10, 2025, eLearning Services and Media Services are working together and are committed to ensuring a smooth transition. Participants will be provided essential guidance on for following topics:
  • Backing up important VoiceThread content before the discontinuation date
  • Explore Panopto for lecture capture, video-based discussions, video assignments, and content sharing
  • Explore Zoom for live discussions, breakout rooms, and recorded presentations
  • Explore Blackboard for built-in discussion boards, video assignments, and course content sharing.
  • learn about alternative tools to support interactive and collaborative learning
  • Additional learning technologies may be available based on specific needs, and our team will provide expert recommendations on the best solutions for your courses  Register

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