Blackboard Ultra Resources

This webpage offers tutorials and help pages for Blackboard Ultra Course View. BCM has begun transitioning to the Ultra Course View version of Blackboard with full migration expected by Fall 2026. The Center for Teaching and eLearning provides support to faculty members, staff and students that use Blackboard and its associated software tools.  For technical assistance contact Ed-Tech.

Experience Blackboard UltraVideoHelp Page
Instructor Choice for Ultra View for CourseVideoHelp Page
Edit Your ProfileVideoHelp Page
Activity StreamVideoHelp Page
CalendarVideoHelp Page
Monthly Release Highlights Help Page
Ultra Course vs. Original Comparison Help Page

Activity StreamVideoHelp Page
RespondusVideoHelp Page

Adding ContentVideoHelp Page
Copying ContentVideoHelp Page
Creating Learning ModulesVideoHelp Page
Creating a JournalVideoHelp Page
Inline File ViewingVideoHelp Page
Moving Content with the KeyboardVideoHelp Page
Previewing your Course as a StudentVideoHelp Page

Gradebook in UltraVideoHelp Page
Setup Gradebook Overall GradeVideo 
Accommodations in UltraVideoHelp Page
ExceptionsVideoHelp Page
Analytics in UltraVideoHelp Page
Assessment ExceptionsVideoHelp Page
Associate a RubricVideoHelp Page
Attendance GradesVideoHelp Page
Audio/Video FeedbackVideoHelp Page
Creating AssignmentsVideoHelp Page
Group AssignmentsVideoHelp Page
Creating a TestVideoHelp Page
Grading Assignments/Inline GradingVideoHelp Page
Streamlined GradingVideo 
Grading in Instructor AppVideoHelp Page
Grading Using a RubricVideoHelp Page
Granting Student AccommodationsVideoHelp Page
Import Original QuestionsVideoHelp Page
Item/Category WeightingVideoHelp Page
Peer Assessment Help Page
Reuse QuestionsVideoHelp Page
SafeAssignVideoHelp Page
Using Question Pools on a TestVideoHelp Page

AnnouncementsVideoHelp Page
DiscussionsVideoHelp Page
Microsoft Teams MeetingsVideoHelp Page
Create GroupsVideoHelp Page
Discussion AnalysisVideoHelp Page
JournalsVideoHelp Page
MessagesVideoHelp Page
Self-enroll in a GroupVideoHelp Page

How to Check GradesVideoHelp Page
Check AttendanceVideoHelp Page
Managing Blackboard ProfileVideoHelp Page
Submit an assignmentVideo 
Review Assignment FeedbackVideo 
Notification SettingsVideo 
How to use the Content EditorVideo 

Creating a new course from nothing can be a time-consuming task that involves a lot of repetitive work. Your institution may have limited resources for instructional design, or you may want help outlining your course. The AI Design Assistant helps you build your course and saves you time. 

Tests Questions GenerationVideoHelp Page
Question Banks Generation Help Page
Learning ModulesVideoHelp Page
DiscussionsVideoHelp Page
Assignments Help Page
RubricsVideoHelp Page
Journals Help Page
ImagesVideoHelp Page
AI ConversationsVideoHelp Page

More Information for to Smart Course Creation: Leveraging AI Design Assistant in Blackboard (video)Smart Course Creation: Leveraging AI Design Assistant in Blackboard

VoiceThread Help Page
Create a VoiceThread LinkVideoHelp Page
Setup VoiceThread AssignmentsVideoHelp Page
RespondusVideoHelp Page

For further questions, please contact BCM’s Blackboard Ed-Tech Support.