Faculty Blackboard Ultra Resources

Blackboard Learn Ultra Experience Resources

These resources support Blackboard Ultra, digital accessibility, and high-quality, high-impact course design and delivery, as well as technology integrations for faculty.

Faculty Synchronous (Instructor-Led) Training

In-person, virtual, and HyFlex options are available
Please click the hyperlink to view the schedule
No prior registration is required

Blackboard Learn Ultra Self-Paced (Asynchronous) Training for Faculty

Self-enroll
Estimated completion time: 6–8 hours

Self-Help Resources

Video Resources (Online): Blackboard Learn Ultra View
Watch on-demand Blackboard Modernization Webinar Series
Topics include course design, communication, collaboration, and assessment
Video: Instructors: Get Up and Running in Blackboard Learn Ultra
Blackboard Learn Ultra Help Center for Instructors
Blackboard Modernization Resource Website
Getting Started with Online Course Design
Getting Started with Online Course Facilitation
Gradebook | Blackboard Community
August 2026 Release Notes
Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Help Page

Personalized Department Training

Department chairs are encouraged to email the Help Desk at helpdesk@bowiestate.edu to schedule training for their departments

Personalized Faculty Training and Support

Interested Faculty should email the Help Desk to schedule one-on-one training and support

Digital Accessibility and Accessible Course Design

LMS and Course Design Accessibility Center
Faculty Accessibility in Instructional Resources (F.A.I.R.)
Self-paced training | Estimated completion time: 1–2 hours

Additional Resources

CELT Summer and Winter Blackboard Ultra Institutes
Faculty Blackboard Learn Ultra Peer Mentorship Program
Faculty are encouraged to contact the Help Desk to be connected with a peer mentor

Course Design, Redesign and Facilitation

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at helpdesk@bowiestate.edu.