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What is Blackboard Learn ultra?

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Who do I contact for questions about access to Blackboard ultra?

Blackboard Learn Ultra Welcoming Learn Ultra as our new Virtual Learning Environment At the start of the 2021/22 academic year, we will be moving to a new platform for teaching and learning: Learn Ultra. This Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) will replace the teaching and learning parts of the existing Blackboard Learn system, better known as duo.

Why have Northumbria University partnered with blackboard?

Blackboard Learn™ with the Ultra experience (Learn Ultra) delivers a simpler, more powerful teaching and learning experience. With a modern, intuitive, fully responsive interface, Learn Ultra better engages students, eases the burden on educators, and clears the path to success. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How many students do we have at Blackboard?

From September 2021, Teesside University has moved to a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - Blackboard Ultra . Blackboard Ultra is a modern, responsive platform, designed to function on all devices (including mobile) and will enhance the student learning experience through the creation of an expansive learning ecosystem.

What is different about Blackboard 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.

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.

Where do I find Blackboard Ultra?

From the content area select Tools and More Tools. Select Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. By default the link name is Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. When you add Blackboard Collaborate to your course content, it links to the tool, not a specific session.

What does blackboard ultra look like?

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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.

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!

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.

When did Blackboard ultra come out?

The 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

How do I access Blackboard?

Install app and log inFrom your tablet or phone, access the appropriate app store. ... If necessary, search for Blackboard.Install the Blackboard app on your mobile device.Open the Blackboard app and search for the full name of your school. ... Log in with your Blackboard Learn username and password.

How do I make a course available in Blackboard Ultra?

Log into Blackboard Learn and enter the course. In the Course Management menu under Customization, click Properties. Under Set Availability, check the radio button next to "Yes" for Make Course Available. Click the Submit button.

Welcoming Learn Ultra as our new Virtual Learning Environment

At the start of the 2021/22 academic year, we will be moving to a new platform for teaching and learning: Learn Ultra.

Our pilot programme

We ran a pilot programme throughout the 2020-21 academic year with a small sample of courses from across the University. Read on to find out more.

University-wide roll out

Following on from our pilot programme, we're launching Blackboard Learn Ultra across the University for the start of the 2021-22 academic year. Find out more here.

Join Over 300 Clients Who Have Made the Move to Learn Ultra

Blackboard Learn is critical to our vision of growth and is one of the catalysts of change needed to meet our aggressive goals.

Why Learn Ultra?

Here are just a few ways Learn Ultra removes barriers to teaching and learning in order to drive student success.

Efficiency. Get Things Done, Quicker & Easier

Powerful, yet simple tools and workflows help learners and instructors stay organized, easily take action, and engage with content and each other.

Mobility. Any Device, Any Time

Learners and instructors can easily learn and teach anytime, anywhere with Learn Ultra’s fully responsive design for all devices.

Actionable Insights. Data, It's More Than Just a Buzzword to Us

We’re not just handing you data. We’re surfacing data that matters when it matters most— to foster more personalized interactions and drive student success.

Accessibility. Helping All Learners Succeed

Our goal is to help all learners and instructors—regardless of age, ability, or situation—succeed. At Blackboard, accessibility is at the forefront of product development—not an afterthought.

Openness. In Every Sense of the Word

Open to integrate. Open to extend. Open to get your data. Because we understand that Learn is just one part of your educational ecosystem. Plus, you’ll have access to the most robust partner network available.