Migrating course content from Bb original to Ultra course view to benefit from AI Design Assistant

Date: 17 Sep 2025 (Wed)

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Venue: Online

Target Audience: All staff

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Objective:

This training session aims to equip educators and course designers with a comprehensive understanding of the Ultra Course View interface, facilitating a smooth transition from Blackboard 9.1 to the Ultra platform. Participants will explore the modern, intuitive design of Ultra, learning how to effectively create engaging course content, set up assessments, and manage grades within the new environment. The session will also outline the migration strategy, detailing the process for transitioning existing Blackboard 9.1 courses to Ultra, including what happens to current course materials, settings, and data during the conversion. Through hands-on demonstrations and practical guidance, attendees will gain the confidence and skills needed to leverage Ultra’s enhanced features to deliver dynamic and efficient learning experiences.

What you will learn:

Participants will gain insights into:

• Navigating the Ultra Course View.
• Creating and managing course content.
• Setting up assignments with Turnitin integration.
• Designing and deploying tests.
• Managing grades effectively.
• Understanding the timeline and impact of the 9.1 phase-out.
• Executing the migration process using Ultra Preview, Content Copy, and Test Question Copy.

Agenda:

1. Welcome & Announcements
2. Overview of Ultra Course View
3. Creating Course Content
4. Assignments & Turnitin Integration
5. Test Creation and Management
6. Gradebook Features
7. Phase-Out Timeline for Blackboard 9.1
8. Impact on Existing 9.1 Courses
9. Migration Strategy
   1. Ultra Preview
   2. Content Copy
   3. Test Question Copy
10. Q&A