In anticipation of the move to Blackboard Ultra in September 2024, CDLE are holding launch events across the Northern Ireland campuses.
Each launch event will feature demonstrations of the the new Blackboard Ultra interface, discussions with the university's Ultra pilot scheme participants and advice from CDLE staff on setting up Ultra development areas and transitioning modules.
The main launch event will be held in May, on the Belfast campus and unfortunately is now at capacity. We do however have a workshop on each Campus in May/June - details below.
Blackboard goes Ultra workshops
Each workshop will begin with an introduction and demonstration of Blackboard Learn, followed by a workshop to help you start building your 24/25 modules. Colleagues are encouraged to bring their own devices and take part in the hands-on sessions. There will also be opportunities to ask questions and learn from colleagues who have already started their Ultra journey.
We are working towards having 24/25 Blackboard Ultra module areas live in May/June to allow adequate time to prepare for September.
Derry/Londonderry Workshop
Tuesday 4th June 10.30am - 2.00pm
Register for the Derry/Londonderry workshop
Belfast Workshop
Friday 7th June 10.30am - 2.00pm
Register for the Belfast workshop
Coleraine Workshop
Tuesday 11th June 10.30am - 2.00pm
Register for the Coleraine workshop
Blackboard goes Ultra event - Belfast Campus (now at capacity)
Friday 10th May 2024, 9.30am - 3pm, BC-06-321
This launch event will introduce staff to the new Blackboard Ultra digital learning environment. Members of the Senior Leadership team will provide the strategic context to the university's move to Ultra. Anthology, the producers of Blackboard, will discuss the development of the new simplified structure and streamlined interface. Participants of the university's pilot schemes will reflect on teaching with Blackboard Ultra and the CDLE team will provide demonstrations and advice on creating Blackboard Ultra courses. Attendees can submit questions to the panel of Ultra users and create their own Ultra modules.
Unfortunately this event has now reached capacity and registration has closed.
You can still register if you wish and be added to the waiting list
Provisional agenda
9.30 - 10.00am Registration and refreshments
10 - 10.30 Official event opening
- Prof. Odette Hutchinson, PVC Academic Quality & Student Experience
- Prof. Alex Owen, Dean of Learning Enhancement
- Andy Jaffrey, Head of the Centre for Digital Learning Enhancement
10.30 - 11.30 Blackboard Ultra context and introduction
- The Anthology team: Martyn Rollason - Senior Account Executive, Victor Iriarte - Client Experience Manager
- BB Ultra pilot scheme participants from UU
Refreshments
11.45 - 1.00pm Blackboard Ultra demonstration, discussion and reflection
- CDLE
- BB Ultra pilot scheme participants from UU
1 - 2.00 Lunch
2 - 2.45 Implementation of Blackboard Ultra - hands on session
- Sarah Hallam - Senior Educational Consultant, Anthology
2.45 - 3.00 Closing remarks
- Prof. Odette Hutchinson, PVC Academic Quality & Student Experience
- Prof. Alex Owen, Dean of Learning Enhancement