We are excited to introduce a new way to sign up for Blackboard workshops through Microsoft Bookings! This method will also be used for various other workshops including Kaltura, Honorlock, and more. Click on the links below to sign up for a workshop.

Click here to sign up for a Training Workshop!

Introduction to Blackboard Ultra for Faculty

Monday, August 4, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Friday, August 15, 2025 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Monday, August 18, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Monday, August 25, 2025 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Ultra Workshop Recordings

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

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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