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 25, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Tuesday March 31, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday April 9, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Friday April 17, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Monday April 20, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Ultra Next Steps
Monday March 23, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday March 30, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday April 8, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday April 16, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Overview
Thursday March 26, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday March 30, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Friday April 10, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Tuesday April 14, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Thursday April 23, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Introduction to Feedback Fruits NEW!
Thursday March 19, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm to 3:45pm
Wednesday April 1, 2026 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Monday April 6, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Wednesday April 15, 2026 11:00am to 11:45am
Thursday April 23, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Monday April 27, 2026 2:30pm to 3:15pm
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
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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