{"id":111,"date":"2024-07-09T13:17:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T17:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:07:45","slug":"switch-to-ultra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/edtech\/edtech-tools\/switch-to-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Switch to Blackboard Ultra!"},"content":{"rendered":"

* Ultra Migration drop in hours: Mondays and Thursdays 2 -3:00 p.m.<\/a><\/strong> Prefer a different time slot? Send us an email.<\/a> *<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be an early adopter of the improved Blackboard Learn Ultra platform built with mobility and accessibility in mind. It delivers a better experience for both faculty and students.\u00a0 If you’ve looked at Ultra before, look again for many new features and enhancements. This page highlights Ultra’s features, BUMC IT – EdTech training and consultation schedules, and other resources to help Medical Campus faculty and staff transition from the default original Course View of Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Learn Ultra.<\/p>\n

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Key Features of Blackboard Ultra<\/h3>\n

Blackboard Ultra offers a fresh look that makes creating modules and grading assessments more efficient. Instructors can also use Blackboard Ally to enhance accessibility of learning materials. Click the headings to learn more about some of the key differences between Blackboard Original and Ultra.<\/p>\n

Personalized Feedback<\/h5>
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Record audio or video to provide feedback to student assessments<\/p>\n

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Enhanced Accessibility using Ally<\/h5>
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Improve accessibility of course materials to provide a variety of accessible formats to students<\/p>\n

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Flexible Grading<\/h5>
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Compare multiple attempts, switch between students, or grade one question at a time
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Embedded Analytics<\/h5>
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Monitor student progress without downloading spreadsheets<\/p>\n

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Auto-Generate Learning Modules and Assessment Questions<\/h5>
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Create learning modules and assessment questions using prompts and learning materials
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Meet with an EdTech<\/h3>\n

To discuss options on how to best transition your course to Ultra, create a ticket by sending an email to edtechhelp@bu.edu<\/a> and providing the following information:<\/p>\n