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Accessibility and AI Design in Blackboard Ultra<\/h1>

In this advanced workshop, we will leverage Blackboard\u2019s built-in accessibility tool named Ally and demonstrate how it can assist you and your students to make course materials more accessible. We will also provide an overview of Ultra\u2019s AI Design Assistant, which can help you generate various course materials. <\/p>

Sections<\/h3>

No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Blackboard Ultra: Navigation and\u00a0Management<\/h1>

In the workshop, we will highlight the benefits of using an LMS to enhance course accessibility, streamline teaching workflows, and improve student engagement. Participants will explore Ultra\u2019s intuitive interface, smart grading tools, content organization features, and accessibility features. Participants can ask questions and learn about additional support options during the session. <\/p>

Sections<\/h3>

No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Building an Effective Blackboard Gradebook<\/h1>

The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, in collaboration with IS&T and Blackboard by Anthology, invite you to attend an upcoming Blackboard Ultra Gradebook webinar designed to help faculty set up their gradebook in Blackboard Ultra to focus on teaching, not troubleshooting. You will have the opportunity to learn from Anthology experts about:

  •    Planning the structure of your gradebook<\/li>
  •    Creating assignments, assessments and rubrics<\/li>
  •    Customizing calculated columns to align with grading strategy<\/li>
  •    Reviewing key gradebook settings<\/li>
  •    Setting up the overall grade<\/li>
  •    Managing categories for weighting grades and gradebook navigation<\/li> <\/ul><\/p>

    Sections<\/h3>

    No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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    Crossing the Finish Line: Finalizing Your End-of-Semester Gradebook<\/h1>

    The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, in collaboration with IS&T and Blackboard by Anthology, invite you to attend an upcoming Blackboard Ultra Gradebook webinar designed to help faculty finalize end-of-semester grades in Blackboard Ultra to focus on teaching, not troubleshooting, when it counts. You will have the opportunity to learn from experts from Anthology about:

    •    Entering and adjusting grades<\/li>
    •    Managing gradebook columns<\/li>
    •    Calculating grade totals<\/li>
    •    Submitting final grades.<\/li> <\/ul><\/p>

      Sections<\/h3>

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      Gradebook and Groups in Blackboard Ultra<\/h1>

      In this advanced workshop, we will explore all features of the Blackboard Ultra gradebook and explore setting up groups for your course. Time will be provided for gradebook support questions. Early semester sessions will focus on setting up your gradebook, and end of semester sessions will focus on finalizing your grades. <\/p>

      Sections<\/h3>

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      Introduction to Blackboard Analytics<\/h1>

      Blackboard\u2019s analytics features provide real-time visibility into student behavior and performance, helping instructors understand how students engage, when they struggle, and where you can intervene. In this advanced workshop, we will demonstrate how to leverage Analytics in Blackboard Ultra to boost engagement and support students before small challenges become barriers to success.<\/p>

      Sections<\/h3>

      No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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      Introduction to Blackboard Ultra<\/h1>

      The course consists of Blackboard classes including setting up your Blackboard Learn course site (Original and Ultra), harnessing accessibility via Ally, and learning many other features and functions of the learning management system.<\/p>

      Sections<\/h3>

      No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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      Making your Blackboard Ultra Courses More Accessible<\/h1>

      In this advanced workshop, we will demonstrate how to make course content in Blackboard Ultra more accessible for students. Using Blackboard Ally and other BU-supported (or freely available) tools, we will demonstrate common accessibility issues and the methods to resolve them. The bulk of the session time will be devoted to attendees actively working on their course sites with IETL staff available to support and answer any questions. Previous knowledge of or familiarity with Blackboard Ally recommended but not required.<\/p>

      Sections<\/h3>

      No sections are currently scheduled; please check back again soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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      Strengthening Your Ultra Gradebook: Wrapping up the Semester<\/h1>

      The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, in collaboration with IS&T and Blackboard by Anthology, invite you to attend an upcoming Blackboard Ultra Gradebook webinar designed to help faculty finalize end-of-semester grades in Blackboard Ultra to focus on teaching, not troubleshooting, when it counts. You will have the opportunity to learn from experts from Anthology about:

      •    Navigate the gradebook views<\/li>
      •    Organize the gradebook for end of semester optimization<\/li>
      •    Review the imported calculated grade columns from Original for accuracy and create new Overall Grade column if necessary<\/li>
      •    Customize calculated columns to align with grading strategy<\/li>
      •    Manage categories for weighting grades and gradebook navigation<\/li>
      •    Review grading schema to fit institution standards<\/li>
      •    Explore automatic zeros feature to assist with end of semester grading<\/li>
      •    Review a sample instructor-grading workflow for end of semester projects<\/li> <\/ul><\/p>

        Sections<\/h3>

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