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Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Step 1)
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Friday June 19, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday July 1, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday August 26, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Ultra Next Steps
Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday July 20, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Monday August 24, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Overview
Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Monday June 29, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Thursday August 13, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
Friday August 28, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
NEW: Blackboard Office Hours: In this session, we will go over an overview of the latest monthly release notes, including new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Time will also be reserved at the end of the session for questions and discussion.
Monday June 29, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday July 31, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday August, 26 11:00am to 12:00pm
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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