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Six month roadmap previewed for Ultra courses

Focus on assessment, grading, content, learner analytics

Over the last year, Ultra received more than 150 enhancements and new features to strengthen and improve the new course for faculty and students. At the first quarter roadmap for 2023, the Ultra...

Posted: February 14, 2023, 2:44 PM

Five Faculty Complete “Equity & Digital Learning” Grant

Every Learner Everywhere projects show positive outcomes

To promote student success in gateway courses, five UMBC faculty recently concluded an 18-month Every Learner Everywhere grant, which was designed to enhance digital learning & equity. The...

Posted: February 10, 2023, 3:00 PM

Applications open for the AAC&U Institute on OER

Apply by March 31, 2023

Applications Now Open for the 2023-24 Cohort Do you aspire to launch, expand, or hasten adoption of open educational resources (OER) on your campus? AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open...

Posted: February 3, 2023, 11:16 AM

Free Webinar Series: Teaching with Blackboard Ultra

Monthly training for faculty, TAs, and staff in SP/SU2023

The Bb Instructor Webinar Series offers free 45-minute webinars designed for instructors who are getting started with teaching using Blackboard Ultra. Topics include getting started, creating...

Posted: February 3, 2023, 10:47 AM

Extra credit & exemptions come to Ultra assessments in Feb

New functionality enhances Ultra courses in time for SP2023

In early February, instructors will have the option to help students showcase their knowledge on assessments with the new extra credit setting. With this feature, instructors can assign one or...

Posted: January 30, 2023, 2:24 PM