All New Blackboard Experience: Blackboard Ultra

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KAUST is moving to a new, completely redesigned version of Blackboard Learn – a much more user-friendly and mobile-friendly version called Learn Ultra. Ultra has been completely redesigned and simplified to make it easier for you engage and learn! For a quick overview, check out this video.

What does this mean for you? It means that upon logging into Blackboard, you will see a new and fresh look and feel along with a much-improved experience. Here are some of the highlights of Learn Ultra:

  1. New and improved user experience with intuitive workflows. Learn Ultra offers a user experience that features a modern, intuitive and consistent interface on any device. The features and workflows have been redesigned to be more efficient and save you time.
  2. Simplified navigation. Everything is just one click away. The new Ultra Base Navigation provides immediate access to the most critical information you need to be successful.
  3. Use on any device. You and your students will be able to easily access Blackboard from any device – including tablets and smartphones – using either the mobile web browser or the Blackboard and Blackboard Instructor apps.
  4. Content creation has never been easier. Simply point to where you want to add content and a plus sign appears. You can even drag and drop content to upload. With just one click, you can reorder, edit or delete content.
  5. Streamlined grading. The grading workflow has been simplified. On the new Grades page, you have immediate access to grading tasks for all courses. Quickly scan everything that needs to be graded without navigating to each course, then start grading with one click.
  6. Learning analytics. Drive student success with embedded predictive analytics that alert both you and your students to take action.

To learn more, we encourage you to visit these helpful Blackboard websites:

Bb Ultra Training (Two parts):

Part 1 – Awareness sessions:

  • Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. (45min approx.)
  • Tuesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. (45min approx.)

Part 2  – Hands-on sessions:

  • Monday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. (1.5hr approx.)
  • Wednesday, November 6 at  2:00 p.m. (1.5hr approx.)
  • Monday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. (1.5hr approx.)
  • Monday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. (1.5hr approx.)
  • Monday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. (1.5hr approx.)

Blackboard Collaborate Training:

  • Monday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. (1hr approx.)
  • Monday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. (1hr approx.)
  • Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. (1hr approx.)

To register for training sessions, please click here.
If you have questions about Learn Blackboard Ultra, please contact us at blackboard@kaust.edu.sa.

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