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)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Ultra Next Steps
Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Overview
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Introduction to Feedback Fruits NEW!
Friday, March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 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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