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Come Learn the New Blackboard: Ultra Workshops

A newer, more modern version of Blackboard called Ultra Course View is currently being rolled out at the University of Hartford and the Office of Academic Technology, Teaching, and Learning over the next year. In spring 2025 all spring Blackboard courses will be created in Ultra. Faculty are encouraged to attend special Ultra training now so they can begin to transition their courses.

IN-PERSON ULTRA WORKSHOPS

The following in-person trainings will be held in the Woods Classroom in Harrison Libraries on campus and lunch will be provided. Be sure to RSVP to actech@hartford.edu ahead of time so a sandbox can be created for you. We appreciate at least a week’s advance registration so we have a final number for lunches.

Session 1: Friday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Session 3: Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

VIRTUAL ULTRA WORKSHOPS

Each of the following is a 2-part, 2-day, 2-hours each day, offered virtually on Microsoft Teams. Participants need to attend both parts one and two. Be sure to RSVP to actech@hartford.edu ahead of time so a sandbox can be created for you. A week in advance is best, but at a minimum, register 24 hours prior to the workshop.

Session 1: Wednesday, March 27, and Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Session 2: Tuesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Session 3: Tuesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Session 4: Monday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 12, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Session 5: Wednesday, June 26 and Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Session 6: Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Session 7: Tuesday, August 6 and Thursday, Aug. 8, p.m. – 3 p.m.

Session 8: Tuesday, August 13 and Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For more on Ultra Course View, watch  Blackboard Learn Ultra: It’s never been easier to teach and learn.

Instructors with questions about the transition to Blackboard Ultra are encouraged to contact the Office of Academic Technology, Teaching, and Learning at 860.768.4661 or actech@hartford.edu.