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What is blackboard?

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Will students see classes in Blackboard Learn or blackboard ultra?

Welcome to Blackboard, Wichita State University's Learning Management System (LMS). An LMS is an online learning environment that supports face-to-face, hybrid, flipped, and online instruction. Unlike an unprotected website environment, an LMS like Blackboard provides a FERPA compliant space for student learning.

How do I login to blackboard as a faculty or student?

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What happened to old blackboard?

Blackboard is Wichita State's Digital Classroom This section provides information about how to use the original Blackboard (also called "old Blackboard") interface. If the screen shots and instructions here don't look right, check out our information about Blackboard Ultra, the "new Blackboard" interface.

What are the components of an online class?

Possible classroom components include readings, research (library and Internet), streaming video, virtual labs, animation-based activities and charts.

Where to take a proctored exam?

A proctored exam is taken under the observation of an approved person (proctor), usually at a testing facility. If your test is not proctored but is administered within Blackboard, then a link to your exam will appear inside Blackboard at the time specified by your instructor.

What is a syllabus for a class?

Your course syllabus, written by your instructor, provides an overview of the topics, learning objectives, learning resources and online "classroom" environment. The syllabus will also describe the grading policies, requirements such as reading assignments, homework, projects, class participation, and whether your exams will require proctoring. By downloading and/or printing the syllabus for your class, you'll have a convenient way to refer to the course outline and structure.

Blackboard Ultra

Blackboard Ultra is Blackboard's upgraded Learning Management System, and Wichita State will be gradually shifting to it throughout 2021 and 2022. Don't worry, this is not something that will be changed suddenly, and you will have ample opportunities for help and training throughout the process.

Your Ultra Hub

Piloting Ultra Transitioning to Ultra What is Ultra? Using Both Ultra and Learn Student Preview Analytics Notifications Course Messages Attendance Accommodation Settings Grading Assignments Discussion Analysis Inline Grading Parallel Grading Download Submissions Recording Feedback Gradebook Overview Create Announcement Content Editor Creating a Teams Meeting Document Page Course Content Page SafeAssign Learning Modules Assignments.

Preliminary Ultra Rollout Schedule

Early Pilot of Ultra system, spring term 2021. An early "pilot pilot" is underway, and if you are interested in joining it, please email a request to [email protected].