Blackboard, Academic Computing, and the Center for Academic Excellence will be hosting a series of workshops, office-hours, and one-on-one trainings for faculty in preparation for the transition to Ultra Course View. Below is a list of events and descriptions as well as registration links.

Blackboard Hosted Training

Instructor Webinar Series: Teaching in Blackboard Learn Ultra

The journey to digital teaching is a process, and we want to ensure you have the tools you need to be successful for both you and your students.

Whether you are brand new to teaching online or looking to make some improvements to what you have started, we designed a set of Live Webinars from basic topics to advanced in Learn Ultra. These are sessions to help give you the tools you need to succeed.

Blackboard Office Hours

The Blackboard team is here to help you get the most out of Blackboard Ultra! Join us for our weekly virtual office hours, where we'll dive deep into the latest updates and answer your questions about the Ultra interface. Seating is limited, so please sign up in advance. Academic Computing will forward you the meeting invitation after you register.

Blackboard Trainings for Fairfield Faculty

Blackboard and Academic Computing will host 4 two-hour trainings that dive deep into the transition to Ultra between Spring 2024 and Fall 2024. Space is limited (20 seats per session)! Details can be found on the registration page, linked below.

Fairfield University Hosted Training

Ultra 101: Navigating Ultra Course View

Join us in this workshop to learn the basics of navigating an Ultra Course. We'll discuss new ways to copy or build content, leveraging the Ultra toolset for student engagement and success, and practical strategies for transitioning existing courses from Original Course View to Ultra. 

Sneak Peek Video: Blackboard Ultra Course View

Ultra 102: Transition Original Courses to Ultra

We'll dive deeper into the process of transitioning course from Original to Ultra Course View. We will examine features unique and/or common to Original and Ultra Courses which should help you plan for your own individual transition to Ultra.

Sneak Peek Video: Blackboard Ultra Course View

Ultra 201: Assessments and Grading

Leverage Blackboard Ultra for collecting and grading student work.  In this workshop, we'll learn how to create tests (with or without Respondus Lockdown Browser), individual and group assignments, and set up discussions to engage students. Then use the gradebook to provide personalized feedback, track student progress, and send early alerts for at-risk students.

Interested in learning more on your own? See Blackboard Ultra Assessments and Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

Ultra 301: What's New in Ultra?

Blackboard Ultra releases updates on a regular basis, and in this workshop we'll cover some of the more innovative features available to you now. Explore the latest tools and functionalities that Blackboard Ultra Course View has to offer, empowering you to create engaging and effective learning experiences. For a sneak peak at the topics we'll discuss, see the Blackboard Ultra Roadmap.

Ultra 302: Beyond the Basics

We'll go beyond the basics and learn how you can engage students and enhance your teaching and learning experiences using third-party tools with Blackboard.

Blackboard Ultra In-Person Office Hours

The Academic Computing team will be in NHS 218 and NHS 218A to answer any Blackboard Ultra questions. Register is encouraged, but you’re welcome to drop in by during the hours posted below.

One-on-One or Department Training

Interested in learning more about Ultra, but can't attend one of our scheduled workshops? Looking for more individualized training as you build your course(s) or want to plan a group workshop for your department or program? Send an email to academiccomputing@fairfield.edu and one of our team members will reach out to schedule a meeting.