Class Collaborate Ultra

Below is an overview of Class Collaborate Ultra at NDSU.

Overview

Class Collaborate Ultra (formerly Blackboard Collaborate Ultra) is a web conferencing tool available to all NDSU faculty via Blackboard Original. It supports video, audio, and screen sharing among participants and offers features such as breakout groups, shared whiteboard annotation, and session recording.

Help, consultation, training

IT Service Center

Intended Audience

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Using this solution

Availability

24/7/365 [*Standard outages]

Cost

University-funded: no charge.

Requirements

Log in using North Dakota University System (NDUS) account

Getting Started

Best Practices

  • Test equipment for working camera and audio
  • Session Etiquette - Rules for the class
  • Mute microphones when not speaking

Learn More/How To's

FAQs

Use Cases

  • Synchronous lectures
  • Virtual student help hours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Group collaboration

Universal Design/Accessibility

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Keywords:
videoconference, video, conference, videoconferencing, conferencing, web, class, blackboard, collaborate, ultra blackboard, 
Doc ID:
102297
Owned by:
Sharley K. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2020-05-21
Updated:
2025-03-05
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base