Click the link(s) below to sign-up for any of the listed workshops or you can Click here to view and sign up for a Workshop!

Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Step 1)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Thursday, January 29, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Monday, February 2, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Wednesday, February 4, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Monday, February 9, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Thursday, February 19, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Monday, February 23, 2026: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Thursday, February 26, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Ultra Next Steps
Wednesday, January 28, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Tuesday, February 3, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Monday, February 9, 2026: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Overview
Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
Tuesday, February 3, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Tuesday, February 10, 2026: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Friday, February 20, 2026: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
Friday, February 27, 2026: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Introduction to Feedback Fruits NEW!
Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 
Thursday, February 5, 2026: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 
Friday, February 20, 2026: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 

Ultra Workshop Recordings

Faculty below are the links to the recordings of three recent Ultra Workshops provided by Anthology for CCSU.

Gradebook Management with Anthology- Mon, Sep 22nd: 9:00-11:00am EST: Click here for recording

Empowering Instructors with AI Design Assistant: Thurs, Oct 2nd 9:00-11:00am Click here for recording

Tips for Communicating with Students and Open Q&A Thurs, Oct 9th 9:00-11:00am Click here for recording

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Session with Anthology, June 25, 2025

This session shows how to manage your gradebook in Blackboard Ultra. 

• Navigate the new-look gradebook in Ultra

• Add and edit grade-related settings for assignments 

• Input and post grades for students

• Provide feedback on assignments

Watch - Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

The Ultra AI Design Assistant, January 13, 2025

Discover how the role of the AI Design Assistant can assist in the development of online courses.

• Incorporate Unsplash images to enhance visual appeal and engagement

• Build and streamline course structure using AI Design Assistant.

• Create rubrics to assess student performance and learning outcomes utilizing the AI Design Assistant

• Explore the different methods using AI Design Assistant to build tailored gradable events and question banks

Watch - Ultra AI Design Assistant

Transitioning Blackboard Original Courses to Ultra, December 18, 2024:

This session covers the methods for transitioning Blackboard original course shells to Ultra.

• Discover the value of course preparation for conversion

• Item to document conversion

• Ultra Preview prompt

• Perform quality assurance check

Watch - Transitioning to Ultra

If you are looking for one-on-one Blackboard training, email cti-help@ccsu.edu or call 860.832.2081

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