Contextual Menus are expandable menus containing options for each item and are visually represented by two double arrows ("chevrons"). Contextual Menus are only displayed when Edit Mode - ON. Some contextual menus include sub-menus, so look for the double arrows!
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.
Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact. Collaborate with the Ultra experience opens right in your browser, so you don't have to install any software to join a session.
"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.
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.
The Ultra Course View adapts to the size of users' screens whether they view courses on a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Users can access their courses on the go and on their schedules. Simplified workflows.
Collaborate Ultra is an easy to use platform for synchronous online discussion and activities. It is a real time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact.May 20, 2020
You can use Blackboard Collaborate Ultra attendance reports to • Send attendance records of Collaborate Ultra session attendees to the Blackboard learning management system (LMS). Maintain records of student session attendance and participation. The attendance tracking function is off by default.
Collaborate Ultra is an interactive and effective teaching tool that is browser-based and does not require users to download a separate launcher which allows users to schedule and record a session right within Blackboard itself! (We recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best user experience.)Dec 15, 2020
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.
ULTRA: Access Blackboard Collaborate from your course Jump to the "Original" help about accessing Blackboard Collaborate. Instructors can copy session links and add the weblink to the course content area. You can also find Collaborate sessions under the course Details & Actions.
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