How can I learn to teach with Blackboard Learn Ultra?
A simpler, more modern Blackboard is here! UA instructors can now explore—and teach with—Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View. CIT and OTIDE have established a goal of having all courses designed and delivered in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View by Spring 2026. Use these resources to get started with Ultra now. We’ll offer additional supports and services as an increasing number of courses are designed and delivered in “Ultra.”
CIT Resources
Ultra Course View Team
The Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View Microsoft Team serves as an online community of practice for users exploring and teaching with Ultra in Blackboard. Members ask and answer questions; access resources; discover webinars, workshops, and events; find release notes and updates; and more. CIT staff add members to the Team as they receive an Ultra practice course and/or use Ultra Course View for a live course.
If you have not yet tried Ultra Course View, you may do so by requesting a practice or live course.
Support Materials
Navigate through our support materials by clicking on a link below, or use the navigation menu to the left of this page.
Blackboard Learn Ultra Demonstration and Information Sessions
CIT and OTIDE have established a goal of having all courses designed and delivered in Ultra by Spring 2026. See Ultra for yourself and find out what you need to do to prepare by attending an upcoming Demonstration and Information Session:
Thursday, May 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Online | Register for 5/23 Blackboard session
Monday, June 3, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Online | Register for 6/3 Blackboard session
Thursday, June 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Online | Register for 6/20 Blackboard session
Friday, July 12, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Online | Register for 7/12 Blackboard session
Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Online | Register for 7/23 Blackboard session
An on-demand (recorded) session is available here: Meet the New Blackboard: Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View
We’d love to share this information at your department or faculty meeting, in-service day, etc.. Contact CIT to request a presentation.
Blackboard/Anthology Resources
These resources from Blackboard and its parent company, Anthology, are free and open to members of the UA community.
Instructor Webinar Series: Teaching in Blackboard Learn Ultra
The Blackboard Instructor Webinar Series is designed for Instructors who are getting started with teaching using Blackboard Learn Ultra and are looking to get the most out of using the tools for digital teaching. Live webinars are recorded with recording links emailed after the session. You can also access on-demand webinar recordings by providing your name and email addess. Topics include: Blackboard Learn Ultra Basics, Grading and Managing the Gradebook in Learn Ultra, Creating Assessments in Learn Ultra, Improving Student Engagement in Learn Ultra, Using Groups in Learn Ultra, Ultra Advantage: Converting a Course from Learn Original to Learn Ultra, Blackboard Learn Ultra Best Practices, and more.
Learn Teaching Essentials for Ultra course
COMING SOON! This self-paced online course is delivered via Anthology Academy, an online training and professional development hub offered by Blackboard’s parent company, Anthology.
Guides and step-by-step instructions
Blackboard Learn Instructor Help, especially:
Video tutorials
A YouTube playlist of video tutorials for instructors, from Blackboard: Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience Tutorials - Instructors
Quick reference guides
These PDF quick reference guides from Blackboard/Anthology feature step-by-step instructions with pictures and highlight common features and tasks: