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September brings knowledge checks, updated course landing page, AI conversations to Ultra
Grading overview, activity log, new feedback for students
The latest release of Ultra enhancements comes two weeks into the fall 24 semester, bringing formative knowledge checks to Ultra Documents, a redesigned course landing page, and a new learner...
Posted: August 29, 2024, 9:33 AM
Anthology to Change Layout of Ultra Courses on September 6
Design change aims to increase support for creating content
Anthology has announced that in early September, the Ultra course landing page will be redesigned to focus content on the left and course actions on the right. This change emphasizes Anthology’s...
Posted: August 20, 2024, 1:05 PM
Enhanced Ultra Docs, Advanced Release Rules Coming in August
Follow discussions, anonymous forms & converted tests
Whether you're preparing your first Ultra course or updating existing content, the latest features released in August are designed to streamline your teaching experience. The Ultra Document is...
Posted: August 5, 2024, 10:58 AM
Email scheduled announcements in July's Ultra update
Also available: Printer friendly answer key for assessments
Instructors often plan certain communications in advance to ensure students receive timely updates and critical information. This proactive approach helps maintain a structured learning...
Posted: July 2, 2024, 4:13 PM
June features printer-friendly tests & new Courses page
Language support for AI course tools, grading enhancements
This June, Ultra users can look forward to updates that enhance user experience and functionality including a new language selector when generating content with the AI Course Design Assistant,...
Posted: May 30, 2024, 2:26 PM
Advanced release conditions customize Ultra content in May
Improvements to gradebook calculations, reduce animations
With the latest update to Ultra in May, instructors can design a learning pathway where students must demonstrate proficiency in multiple content areas (e.g., at least 80% mastery on separate...
Posted: April 29, 2024, 2:38 PM
Deeper Feedback Options & Anon Discussions in Ultra
Improvements to grade calculations with BigFraction update
The April update to Ultra features several enhancements designed to improve the teaching and learning experience. This update, driven by user feedback from UMBC and the broader global community,...
Posted: March 26, 2024, 12:02 PM
Ultra Courses to Support Additional Level of Nested Folders
Availability to begin after spring break
Designed for mobility, Ultra supports a condensed hierarchy for content nesting on the main course content page. Student preference and support were the primary purpose for Blackboard to reduce...
Posted: March 7, 2024, 9:19 AM
Gradebook statistics coming to Ultra courses in March
Additional features include AI enhancements, new settings
In continuous effort to improve the digital learning environment for both faculty and students, the March update to Ultra features several improvements designed to streamline course management,...
Posted: February 27, 2024, 3:02 PM
Collect surveys using new Forms tool in Ultra courses
Updates to grading workflows & settings for February update
In February, a new tool will be available in Ultra courses, designed to make information gathering simple and efficient for instructors: Forms. Whether assigning students to clinical experiences...
Posted: January 23, 2024, 1:09 PM
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