As part of the Blackboard Ultra Migration Project, all Semester 2 modules for Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 will be delivered on the new Blackboard Ultra platform.
Please remember to update all applicable courses before teaching starts in Semester 2 (Monday 27 January 2025) as there is no automatic rollover for the first-time migration of a module and you’ll need to manually transfer content.
This migration process presents an opportunity to develop your module design with support from the Ultra Project team as well as time to enhance the student learning experience by making the most of the new features on Ultra.
Training sessions and resources
The Staff Development Programme offers training sessions covering a variety of topics to support your teaching needs. If you haven’t attended these sessions yet, we strongly encourage those migrating Semester 2 module content for Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 to participate. View testimonials from colleagues already using Ultra.
Alongside the Staff Development Programme, the project team has developed a range of resources including a brand-new online course offering a quick start guide on creating modules and an insight into the key features within Ultra. You can also try the Ultra Escape Room where you navigate through Ultra from a student perspective and become familiar with the platform by solving puzzles and locating information.
On Thursday 30 January, staff can join an online drop-in session between 10:00 – 16:00 to connect with our expert staff who can support your teaching needs, whether it’s technical, pedagogical or any other queries.
Further information
- The University is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all its students. Check out this SharePoint news post to find out how project developments are helping staff to meet the needs of all students.
- A detailed plan of the migration timeline is available, explaining what modules are part of each migration wave and specific exceptions.
- For general Ultra updates, module support and staff news, please visit the Blackboard Ultra homepage (also known as the institution page).
- Please visit the Blackboard Ultra SharePoint site for more information or if you have any questions, please contact the project team via [email protected].