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Alternative Formats: Empower Student Choice with Anthology Ally and Connect Formats to Learning Needs

Three ways to leverage Ally’s alt formats for all learners

In today's diverse college classrooms, providing students with options for how they engage with course materials is not just a convenience - it's a critical component of effective teaching. By...

Posted: September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM

Organize Assessments and Speed Up Feedback with September's Ultra Update

Discover new AI tools, question titles, block styling

The September Ultra release introduces improvements to assessment creation, content formatting and an optional AI-powered virtual assistant. These enhancements are designed to help instructors...

Posted: September 3, 2025, 3:34 PM

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Meet AVA: Blackboard’s AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Faculty

AVA supports feedback and frequently asked student questions

This fall, UMBC faculty will have the opportunity to test Blackboard’s new AI Virtual Assistant (AVA), a suite of tools designed to support common teaching tasks. AVA Feedback Assistant will...

Posted: August 12, 2025, 12:29 PM

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