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SUMMARY:Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nJoin this interactive online workshop to get comfortable with Blackboard Learn Ultra in a practical\, supportive environment. This one-hour session is designed for instructors and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to build confidence using its core features.\n \nThis session uses a hands-on\, guided exploration format. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations\, followed by step-by-step activities and opportunities for questions.\n  \nIn this 60 minute session\, you will learn how to:\n\nNavigate the Blackboard Ultra course interface\nCreate and organize content (Folder and Documents)\nUse communication tools such as Announcements and Messages\nNavigate Discussion forums and reply to posts\nView your course from the student perspective\nUnderstand the basics of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook\n\n \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have practical experience completing key tasks in Ultra and feel more confident using the platform to support your teaching.\n \nWho Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to gain confidence in using its features. We will give you access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after your registration.\n \nBring your questions and be ready to try things out!\n \n  \nDate and Time:\n  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDuration: 60 minutes\nFormat: Online\n\n\n\n \n \nRegister Now!\n  \nComplete the registration form to register for your session. You will receive a confirmation calendar invite with information and a link to join the online session closer to the date.\n \nFor more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.
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CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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SUMMARY:Blackboard Learn Ultra: Build Your Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nJoin this interactive online workshop to learn how to build and organize your Blackboard Learn Ultra course content in a clear\, engaging way. \n  \nThis one-hour session focuses on the essential skills needed to structure your course and create learning activities in Ultra. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations followed by guided\, step-by-step activities. \n  \nUsing this hands-on approach\, you will gain practical experience creating course materials and setting up common teaching tools used in Ultra courses. \n  \nSession Breakdown (60 mins):\nBy the end of the session\, you will be able to:\n  \n\nCopy course content from an existing course shell\nCreate course materials such as documents and folders\nUpload files to your course content area\nCreate and set up assignments\nCreate and participate in discussion activities\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nThis training is ideal for faculty and staff who are beginning to build their courses in Blackboard Learn Ultra. Participants should have a basic familiarity with the Ultra interface. If you are brand new to Ultra\, we recommend attending Intro to Your Ultra Course before joining this session. Participants will receive access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after registering. \n  \nBring your questions and be ready to try things out! \n \n  \nDate and Time:\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDuration: 60 minutes\nFormat: Online\n\n\n\n \n \n \nRegister Now!\n \nComplete the registration form to register for your session. You will receive a confirmation calendar invite with information and a link to join the online session closer to the date.\n \nFor more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.
URL:https://ctli.jibc.ca/event/may-01-ultra/
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CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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SUMMARY:Blackboard Learn Ultra: Gradebook
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nIn this final training of the series\, we will complete your course orientation and development by giving you an overview of your gradebook and training on how to navigate and use key features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook. \n  \nSession Breakdown (60 mins):\nBy the end of the session\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how to navigate your gradebook views and columns\nCreate\, delete\, and manage columns in your gradebook\nMark assessments\nCreate and calculate your overall grade in your gradebook\nUse the ILP tool to upload your final grades to Colleague\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty\, instructional designers\, curriculum developers\, multimedia web specialists\, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses. \n  \nDate and Time:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDuration: 60 minutes\nFormat: Online\n\n\n\n \n \nRegister Now!\n \n \nComplete the registration form to register for your session. You will receive a confirmation calendar invite with information and a link to join the online session closer to the date.\n \nFor more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.
URL:https://ctli.jibc.ca/event/may-13-ultra/
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CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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