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)
Monday, January 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Thursday, January 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Friday, January 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
Monday, January 19, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Ultra Next Steps
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Friday, January 9, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Friday, January 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Overview
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Monday, January 5, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Introduction to Feedback Fruits NEW!
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 
Thursday, January 29, 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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