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The following features were released within the last quarter or are slated to be rolled out and readily available in Ultra Course View within the next 1-3 months. Please note that this list is not comprehensive and new features are released on a rolling basis.

Available Now

• Delegated Grading improvements

• Improved attempt display in Flexible Grading

• Sorting controls in Students view for assessments graded anonymously

• Total & Weighted Calculations

• Category information on Gradable Items page

• Attempt logs for enhanced assessment integrity

• Batch Edit: Change to specific date and/or time

• Grade visible to students in Gradebook when item is hidden by release conditions

• Course Layout and Navigation

  • Simplified Details & Actions Menu with a dedicated Course Settings area

  • Announcements and Groups tabs moved to the top navigation

  • Thumbnails displayed for Learning Modules

  • Group Collaboration

    • Easily message groups and track collaboration activity within the group workspace

• Content Design

  • Easily add and resize images within an Ultra Document, including the option to upload images from the new AI tool, Unsplash which suggests and generates images

• Assessments & Grading

  • Due Date exceptions for groups

  • Support for large rubrics and improved grading experience

  • Gradebook Grid view improvements including ability to sort columns

  • Tests:

    • Prevent students from earning full credit when selecting all answers choices on a multi-select question with partial credit

    • Flexible grading allows you to tests by student or by question, provide feedback as text or audio, and easily navigate between multiple attempts.

  • Holistic Student Overview

    • View student’s overall grade, last course access, accommodations, and individual grades and feedback on one screen

    • Write private notes on the student’s profile to record noteworthy interactions or events

• AI Tools:

  • UnSplash uses your content to generate search terms for royalty-free images to embed in your course. It can also be used to Generate AI images.

  • Design Assistant generates course structure, test questions, authentic discussion and journal prompts, and rubric suggestions based on existing content or key words entered into the tool.

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Release Notes and Details

January 2024 - Release Notes for Learn SaaS | Blackboard Help

December 2023 - Release Notes for Learn SaaS | Blackboard Help

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