Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: Semester-Start Gradebook Management
Create gradebook categories, calculate grades, drop scores
Location
Online
Date & Time
January 21, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Description
Are you wondering how to make the Blackboard Gradebook work with the grading plan in your syllabus? Join us in this 45-minute Ultra webinar, where we’ll dive into the key aspects of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook
Topics will include how to:
- Create Grade Categories: Organize your grading system to match your course structure.
- Calculate Grades: Use Total Calculations & Overall Grade settings to display students' grades.
- Customize Grades: Drop scores from grade calculations and exempt individual grades.
- Manage Grades: Access gradebook history and download your gradebook.
- Track Progress: Leverage analytics, progress tracking, and reminders to support student success.
We'll provide practical tips to help you make the most of these powerful tools. This session will be facilitated by Josh Abrams, Instructional Design Specialist.
RSVP
To RSVP for the event, please click “Going Virtually” below and be sure to add the event to your calendar! At least 5 registrations are needed for this session to proceed as scheduled. The session will be recorded if two or more people attend and the link will be distributed to everyone who registered.
JOINING THE SESSION
This webinar will take place in a Google Meet virtual conference room. Enter the webinar up to 15 minutes before the start time. Select the "Join Online Event" button in myUMBC to join the session.
Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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