Group Genius: Optimize Blackboard Ultra Course Groups

Elevate your teaching with the power of group management in Blackboard Ultra! Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll dive into the essential features and best practices for managing groups effectively.

In this 45-minute session, you’ll learn how to:

• Create and Organize Groups: Set up groups for content management and course organization

• Assign Group Activities: Simplify the process of assigning activities, assessments, and tasks to specific groups.

• Facilitate Group Communication: Use Blackboard Ultra tools to enhance communication and interaction within groups.

• Grade Group Assignments: Provide assignment feedback to groups and individual students.

We will share practical examples and demonstrate how to navigate the group management features in Blackboard Ultra. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas with other instructors.

Join us to prepare your course for the upcoming semester. We look forward to seeing you there!

This session will be facilitated by Josh Abrams and Ada Crutchfield, Instructional Design Specialists.

RSVP

To RSVP for the event, please click “Going Virtually” below and be sure to add the event to your calendar! Registered participants will also receive a calendar invitation from the event host at least one week before the event.

At least 5 registrations are needed for this session to proceed as scheduled. The session will be recorded if two or more people attend and the link will be distributed to everyone who registered.

JOINING THE SESSION

This webinar will take place in a Google Meet virtual conference room. Enter the webinar up to 15 minutes before the start time. Select the "Join Online Event" button in myUMBC to join the session.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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