Create Content in an Ultra Course
Add Content
You can create a folder or learning module. Once created, you can expand the folder or learning module and then add content. Visit our Course Structures Answers page for guidance on how you can use modules and folders to organize your course content. Additionally, you can visit the Course Structure Gallery Answers page to see examples of courses offered at Syracuse University that demonstrate approaches other instructors are using to organize their Blackboard Ultra courses.Select the plus sign wherever you want to add content. You can also create a folder or learning module and add content to them. Create new content by selecting an option from the slide out menu.
 | Create a learning module to allow students to navigate from one content item to the next without distractions or extra clicks. A learning module can help keep students focused on the lesson or concept. Instructors now have the option to customize the module. Choose to upload an image of your own, or select from Stock images from Unsplash. Additionally, you can auto generate images using the AI Design assistant. | |
 | Folders | You can create three levels of folders to organize your content. You cannot add modules to folders. |
 | Documents | Create a scrolling document with text, audio, video and/or images. Combining a variety of materials to view together in one document allows you to present your content on one page for your students. Take advantage of Blackboard’s built in accessibility checker, powered by Ally, to ensure that your content is accessible for diverse learners. |
 | Links | Create a web link or create course links within your course. |
 | When you create an assignment, a gradebook item is automatically created. Instructors can create assignments for groups of students where only members of the group may access the assignment. | |
 | Create tests. Instructors can also create tests for groups of students. | |
 | Forms can be used in a variety of situations to get feedback from students. | |
 | Provide a link to an online discussion that is related to content for students to share thoughtful conversations. You can also assign groups to a discussion where only those group members can access the discussion. | |
 | Use journals to communicate privately with students. Instructors can grade student contributions. | |
 | SCORM Package | Add web-based content packages from academic publishers or instructional designers. SCORM packages open in a new window and can count for a grade. |
 | Instructors and course builders can enter a web link to ready-made material from textbook publishers to enhance their curriculum and provide students with supplementary materials that aid in learning. |
Description Box Character Limit
When entering a description for folders, assignments, tests and forms, be aware that there is a maximum limit of 750 characters.
Qwickly Course Tools - Create Content
Creating Content with Qwickly Course Tools simplifies management of multiple courses, by allowing instructors to take one action to create and deploy the same content across multiple courses from one central location.
From the Blackboard Institution page
Select Tools
Select Qwickly Course Tools
Select Create
Select Content
Select or search courses
Create the Content by completing all fields
Select content type – item, file, or link
Add title, description, and/or attachment
Optionally set Timeline for all courses or per course
Select Content Root for the main content area or a specific folder
Qwickly Content Items cannot live directly in a module, they must live within a Folder or on the Main Content page
CREATE CONTENT | Qwickly Content STEP 01
SET TIMELINE | Qwickly Content STEP 02
SELECT CONTENT AREA | Qwickly Content STEP 03
REVIEW | Qwickly Content STEP 04
