{"id":157178,"date":"2025-05-07T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T20:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=157178"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:43:57","slug":"switch-to-blackboard-ultra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/lms\/blackboard\/instructors\/switch-to-blackboard-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Blackboard Ultra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Blackboard Ultra course view is built with mobility and accessibility in mind. This page highlights some of Ultra&#8217;s features and other resources to help you transition from the Original Course View to the Ultra Course View.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/January26-UltraScreenshot-636x369.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Blackboard Ultra Course Content showing navigation tab, banner, course items and navigation panel on the right\" width=\"636\" height=\"369\" class=\"wp-image-160871 size-medium aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/January26-UltraScreenshot-636x369.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/January26-UltraScreenshot-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/January26-UltraScreenshot-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/January26-UltraScreenshot.png 1335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Feature highlights of Blackboard Ultra<\/h3>\n<p>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. Below you will find the key features of Ultra.<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Personalized Feedback<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment160889\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment160889\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-1024x514.png\" alt=\"Blackboard Original and Ultra comparison of providing assignment feedback\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" class=\"wp-image-160889 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-636x319.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-1536x771.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/providing_feedback-2048x1028.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment160889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Record audio or video to provide feedback to student assessments<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Enhanced Accessibility using Ally<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment160887\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment160887\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-1024x637.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Blackboard Ally alternative format download options\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" class=\"wp-image-160887 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-636x396.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-1536x956.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/enhanced_accessibility-2048x1274.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment160887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Improve accessibility of course materials to provide a variety of accessible formats to students<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Flexible Grading<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment160888\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment160888\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-1024x491.png\" alt=\"Blackboard Original and Ultra comparison of grading an assessment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" class=\"wp-image-160888 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-636x305.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-1536x737.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/grading_assessments-2048x982.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment160888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Compare multiple attempts, switch between students, or grade one question at a time<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Embedded Analytics<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment160886\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment160886\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-1024x496.png\" alt=\"Blackboard Original and Ultra comparison of analytics feature\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" class=\"wp-image-160886 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-636x308.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-1536x744.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/embedded_analytics-2048x992.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment160886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monitor student progress without downloading spreadsheets<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Auto-Generate Learning Modules and Assessment Questions<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment160890\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment160890\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-1024x654.png\" alt=\"Example of the AI Design Assistant for generating Test Questions in Ultra\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" class=\"wp-image-160890 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-636x406.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-1536x981.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/files\/2026\/01\/auto_generate_test_questions-2048x1308.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment160890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create learning modules and assessment questions using prompts or course items<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Meet with an EdTech<\/h3>\n<p>To consult with an EdTech and discuss options on how to best transition your course to Ultra, create a request ticket by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:askedtech@bu.edu\">askedtech@bu.edu<\/a> (CRC), or <a href=\"mailto:edtechhelp@bu.edu\">edtechhelp@bu.edu<\/a> (BUMC). Please provide the following information in the email:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course name and course ID of Blackboard Learn Original course<\/li>\n<li>Course name and course ID of new course in Learn Ultra (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Preferred date and time to meet in person or online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blackboard Ultra course view is built with mobility and accessibility in mind. This page highlights some of Ultra&#8217;s features and other resources to help you transition from the Original Course View to the Ultra Course View. Feature highlights of Blackboard Ultra Blackboard Ultra offers a fresh look that makes creating modules and grading assessments&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18891,"featured_media":0,"parent":61284,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157178"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18891"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157178"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":160894,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157178\/revisions\/160894"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}