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Do One thing in Ultra: Giving Feedback

There are actually several ways to give feedback in Ultra. I have already covered how to set up some automated feedback. In this post, I want to look at the ways we can give manual / individual feedback. The type of feedback you can give depends on whether you are...

Do One Thing in Ultra: Set Up Automated Feedback

There are lots of different way to provide feedback in Ultra (I counted four so far). In this post, I want to show how to set up automated feedback. Automated Feedback Automatic feedback is something you would set up when you create a test. This might be especially...

So what’s the plan, again?

It seems there is still some confusion about the plan to transition to Ultra so I thought I'd write a post about that, with lots of links to the relevant resources. Hopefully, this will clear things up for everybody. So first things first, the official launch date for...
Blackboard Basics: System Requirements

Blackboard Basics: System Requirements

In order for Blackboard to run smoothly, you'll need to have the right hardware and software on your end. You may be able to get by with less than is required, but it's likely that certain features won't work or won't be as reliable. Here are the recommended specs for...

Blackboard FAQs: Tests and Quizzes

Blackboard FAQs: Tests and Quizzes

If you're teaching Blackboard, chances are good that your course contains at least one quiz or test. Do you know how to set these assessments up, bring in publisher content, or allow for multiple attempts? In this post, we'll go through answers to some of the most...

Blackboard FAQs: Gradebook

Blackboard FAQs: Gradebook

Have some questions about using the Blackboard Gradebook? You're not alone! Keep reading to find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Gradebook in Blackboard. https://youtu.be/rWqpvZ8QDTY This video gives a quick overview of using the Gradebook....

Helping Students Find Support for Blackboard

Helping Students Find Support for Blackboard

Learning Technologies is here to help faculty get the most out of using Blackboard, but where can students go for help when they need it? What do they do when Blackboard isn't working or they don't know how to do what they need to do? Here are the resources we have...