Physics TA Blackboard Ultra Training

This session is designed specifically for Physics Department Teaching Assistants and is available by invitation only.

The “Ultra Essentials for Teaching Assistants” workshop equips teaching assistants with essential skills for effective course management and a supportive learning experience for students. Attendees will gain the confidence and competence to manage a Blackboard Ultra course effectively and enhance their ability to support course administration. 

By the end of this workshop, teaching assistants will be able to:

• Create and organize course content, including uploading files, adding multimedia, and structuring learning modules.

• Communicate effectively with students by posting announcements and sending messages.

• Create and manage assessments including assignments and quizzes, setting release conditions, and utilizing question pools and random blocks.

• Create and manage student groups for collaborative projects, including assigning students to groups and utilizing group tools.

• Grade students work efficiently, providing feedback, using rubrics, and entering scores in the gradebook.