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Disable Automatic Zeros
Published June 27th, 2023 by Faith Visentin
Introduction You can disable the automatic zeros setting at any time - but before you do, here are some details about this setting that are worth reviewing quickly to ensure you would like to go forward: By default, Ultra courses assign zeros to missing work past the due date. Students and groups can still submit work after an automatic zero is assi
Activating/Deactivating the "Post Assessment Grades Automatically" Setting
Published June 27th, 2023 by Faith Visentin
Introduction Faculty have a choice as to whether or not they would like assessment marks to be posted as soon as an attempt is graded. 🗺️ Text Instructions To get started head to the top right corner of the assessment settings and click the gear icon: If you would like marks to be posted as soon as an attempt is graded, select the “Post assessment
Copying/Duplicating Content Items from the Very Same Course
Published July 11th, 2023 by Faith Visentin
Introduction When designing and building courses, we often find it necessary to make duplicates of certain content items to add and tweak in multiple weekly learning folders (a weekly leaning template, for example). To make copies or duplicates of a content item from the very same course, follow these steps: 🗺️ Text Instructions Enter the Ultra cou
Setting Assessment Exceptions
Published March 20th, 2023 by Faith Visentin
Introduction There are times when you may need to provide learners with unique testing arrangements. This could include: An extension of time to complete an activity; Allowing additional opportunities to submit or resubmit an assessment; or Create specific time frames for individuals to have access to and be able to complete an assessment. An except
Setting a Test Access Code
Published April 19th, 2024 by Faith Visentin
Introduction Add a layer of security to your assessments with an access code. Issue an access code to control when students and groups take an assessment. 🗺️ Text Instructions Open the Test Settings panel and find the Assessment Security section. 2. Go to Access code and select Add access code. 3. In the Access code panel, select turn the toggle on
Removing Attendance Tracking
Published April 19th, 2024 by Faith Visentin
Introduction Many instructors use attendance data as part of their focus on student retention. For each class meeting, instructors can mark whether a student is present, late, absent, or excused. The attendance records for each student appear in a single column next to other grades. On the Attendance page, profile pictures appear so you can easily i
Exporting Final Marks to Banner
Published April 19th, 2024 by Faith Visentin
Introduction At the end of the semester, final grades are to be entered into Banner. The following steps are to assist faculty in efficiently transferring final grades that were calculated in Blackboard Ultra into Banner. 🗺️ Text Instructions Open the Final Grade Entry page in Banner and go to Settings Click on Export Template then enter your grad
Navigating the Ally Alternative Format "Translator" Function
Published April 5th, 2024 by Faith Visentin
Introduction The Translated Version Alternative Format provides a machine-translated version of the original content into multiple languages. PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and HTML documents are supported. Why use the Translated Version Alternative Format? The Translated Version Alternative Format is great for content that is not in a student's primary lan
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