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NEW Ultra Course View for Students and Staff
Below is an overview of Blackboard Learn Ultra for Students.
Overview
Blackboard Learn Ultra (new) is a learning management system used as an online resource for instructors and the entire NDSU and North Dakota University System community. This page is for students and staff who are enrolled in face-to-face, and online courses. The resources included help to guide students in navigating, interacting, submitting work, and taking tests in their Blackboard Learn courses.
Getting Started
- Set up your Blackboard Ultra profile and notifications to best meet your needs.
- Log into Blackboard and check to make sure all of your courses are listed.
- Review the course syllabus and textbook requirements before or on the first day of class.
- If you have questions, ask your instructor, and/or check out the Blackboard Learn FAQs (below).
Best Practices
Best practices for students to be successful in their coursework include:
- Check your courses frequently to stay on top of things
- Talk with your instructor(s) with any questions
- Organize your work and create timelines
Learn More/How To's
- A Quick Start Guide - make sure to scroll down to Ultra Course View.
- About You - Personal Settings and Profile.
- Stay in the Loop - Notification, Activity Stream, Announcements, and more.
- Content in Your Courses - Learning Modules, Progress Tracking, and more.
- Assignments - Submissions, Group Work, Grades, and more.
- Interacting with Others - Discussions, Groups, and more.
- Tests - Accessing Tests, Test Taking Tips, and more.
- Grades - View attempts and feedback, Submissions, and more.
- Browser Support
FAQs
- Coming Soon!
Use Cases
- Distribute course materials in a variety of formats and are available anytime a student logs into the system.
- Provide information on and access to activities, assessments, and interactions.
- Instructors communicate with students by posting announcements, creating discussion forums, and providing timely feedback on progress.
- Students use the same communication tools to connect with their class peers and instructors.
Universal Design/Accessibility
- Using strategies and guidelines from Universal Design for Learning and ensuring all of the course content is accessible creates a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.