blackboard ultra badge

by Yoshiko Rodriguez Sr. 6 min read

What does Ultra mean in Blackboard?

"Ultra" describes the transformation of the user interface and workflows in Blackboard Learn. Check it out! The intuitive, fluid interactions in our modern design are simple and fun to use. Use any device! With our responsive design, the interface adjusts to fit on any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

What are achievements in Blackboard?

What are achievements? You can use Blackboard achievements to create opportunities for students to earn recognition for their work. You designate criteria for issuing achievements to students in the form of both badges and certificates.

What is the difference between Blackboard original and ultra?

The Ultra Course View is cleaner with a more modern design and easy-to-use workflows. It also has powerful new tools that are not available in the Original Course View, like Discussion Analytics. There are some features of the Original Course View that are not available in the Ultra Course View, however.

How do I get Blackboard Ultra?

0:253:33How to Access Blackboard Collaborate Ultra - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhat you want to click on is this the course room you click on the course room. And then over hereMoreWhat you want to click on is this the course room you click on the course room. And then over here you click on join course room.

How do I create a badge in Blackboard?

0:003:01Creating a badge in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst thing you need to do to create it is to go down to your course tools section and click onMoreFirst thing you need to do to create it is to go down to your course tools section and click on achievements. That will bring into this page.

How do I create an achievement in Blackboard?

0:194:31How-to Create Achievements in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipScreen. Then select course tools then select achievements to create an achievement. Select theMoreScreen. Then select course tools then select achievements to create an achievement. Select the create achievement drop-down arrow at the top of your screen. Then select milestone.

How do I upgrade to Blackboard Ultra?

Select the Experience the new Learn icon in the top-right corner of the page. In the pop-up window, start the conversion to the Ultra Course View. You'll receive an email notification when your course is ready. From the Courses page, access your course and check out how your content looks in the Ultra Course View.

What does blackboard ultra look like?

0:201:28Introduction to Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience for InstructorsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will see the new ultra course view where everything is organized so that all the course materialMoreYou will see the new ultra course view where everything is organized so that all the course material interactions. And tools are right at your fingertips. You can quickly add content to your course.

How do I use Blackboard Ultra?

0:055:26Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Tutorial: The Basics - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can click on join course room you and your students both enter the room the same. Way. Once youMoreYou can click on join course room you and your students both enter the room the same. Way. Once you are all in the room you'll see the welcome sign.

When did blackboard ultra come out?

January 2019The first programmes with the Ultra course view were launched in January 2019 and by 2019/20 all courses will be on Learn Ultra, making Northumbria University one of the first Higher Education Institutions in Europe with a full Learn Ultra deployment.Jul 2, 2019

What is new in Blackboard Ultra?

There are improvements to the Ultra Calendar as well as advanced filtering options for the Gradebook, submission linking, and calendar links for Ultra Peer Review. Students can now mark and track progress and the student experience is improved with a new navigation menu!