Blackboard Ultra

Blackboard Ultra

Blackboard Learn Ultra is a new Learning Management System (LMS) experience by Anthology. It features simplified navigation, a mobile-friendly experience, intuitive workflows, and data-driven learning analytics, making it easier for you to keep your students engaged and on the path to success.

Blackboard Ultra Resources for Faculty

Take advantage of these Blackboard Learn Ultra resources designed to help you better understand the platform’s features and capabilities. Whether you’re teaching, learning, or managing courses, these tools and guides will support you in using Blackboard Ultra more effectively to reach your instructional and academic goals.


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Self-Pace Training Resources:

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Blackboard Ultra Resources for Students

Discover helpful resources to make the most of Blackboard Learn Ultra. From navigating your courses to submitting assignments and staying connected with your instructors, these tools are here to help you succeed, stay organized, and get the most out of your learning experience.

Self-help resources:

 

Bowie State University is moving to Blackboard Ultra Format

Anthology, the parent holding company of Blackboard, has announced that effective December 31, 2026, it will be sunsetting permanently the “Learn” version of Blackboard. This is the original format used by Bowie State for many years. Anthology has made it clear to all universities using Blackboard in America that they must transition all courses to the Ultra format by December 31, 2026. The following is the proposed timeline and important target points developed (in conjunction with Anthology and its offered resources) so as to ensure an easy and stressless transition of Bowie State courses and with limited disruption to faculty and students: 

      Timelines and Target Points

  • Summer 2025: Focus via diverse communication channels (email, teams, zoom, in-person meetings) to get the message and timelines across to all departments and programs and faculty.
  • Academic Year 2025-2026 (through Summer 2026): Install a gradual, progressive, and rational schedule in which the transition of courses into the Ultra format will be completed. Teams from Academic Transformation, Academic Computing, and Anthology will be available and diligent in enacting the transition and alleviating any and all concerns of faculty, programs, and departments. Throughout the entire year individual meetings with ALL departments and
    programs will be held to make sure the process of transition is continuing smoothly and without incident. Problems will be addressed and fixed.
  • August 15, 2026: All courses across all programs at Bowie State University will be in the Ultra format. Transition is complete.
  • Fall semester 2026: “Tweaking/Revision period,” as in, these four months will be used to ensure all transitions have been successful and all faculty feel comfortable and competent in seeing and utilizing their courses in the new format. 

 

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