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With the modern look and simple functionality of the Ultra Course View in Blackboard, instructors will find it easy to build their Ultra courses. The Ultra course layout is based on contemporary web design practices that meet current accessibility guidelines and responsiveness across all device sizes. This creates a consistent and seamless experience for faculty and students alike when moving between a desktop, tablet and mobile device.
When you are ready to begin building your Ultra course, we highly recommend that you
Re-imagine your course design
Build your ultra course in a sandbox that we have created for you where you will have the flexibility of experimenting and testing without impacting your active course shell. If you don't already have a sandbox and would like to get started, you can fill out a request for access to the orientation materials and a ultra sandbox.
In the Original Course View (OCV) you have a menu where you can customize multiple content areas. In the Ultra Course View (UCV), you get one main level content area, which means that you will be required to condense your menus into some combination of modules or folders.
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ModulesWhy use modules? Use modules when you want to control the flow of the content of the course. Modules allows you to enforce a sequence. Students must complete prerequisite items before moving onto the next item, ensuring that students obtain information systematically. You can organize all course materials into modules using a unit of your choosing, such as days, weeks, chapters or topics. Each module can be populated with files, discussions, assignments, exams and other learning materials, with the knowledge that you have control over the release and access of content. If you do not want to enforce a sequence, modules are a good choice if you would like students to access content using the built in navigation tools of the module. This allows students to move back and forth between materials within a module without having to exit out of the module. Use Modules to:
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For a more detailed example of a course design using modules, click here. |
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FoldersWhy use folders? Folders make it easy to group like items, e.g., readings, lecture recordings/powerpoint, exams or assignments. You also have the flexibility to organize course materials by units, such as days, weeks, chapters or topics. You can think of a folder as a type of drop box where your students can access the content and progress through the content freely and at their own pace. Use Folders to:
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For a more detailed example of a course design using Folders, click here. |
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Folders within ModulesWhy use folders within modules? You can organize all course materials using folders inside a module. The folders can be organized by units, such as days, weeks, chapters or topics. Each folder is then populated with files, discussions, assignments, exams and other learning materials with the knowledge that folders within a module will allow students to move through the contents of those folders without having to navigate to other parts of the course. Students will have access to the back and forward navigation arrows available when accessing content within a module. Use folders within modules to:
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For a more detailed example of a course design using Documents and Folders, click here. |