Ally is a tool built into Blackboard that can generate a score for the accessibility of your online course. It also suggests improvements. Learn how to get your score, improve content accessibility using Ally, and the limitations of Ally in this short, helpful session.

Curious about how to use the AI Conversation tool in Blackboard Ultra? Join our eLearning Support team as they walk you through how to set up this tool. You'll learn how to set up a topic or scenario and use the tool for Socratic questioning or a role-play to engage your students. We will meet ... Blackboard AI Conversation Tool Training for Faculty

Making sure your course content is accessible to all learners is both best practice and a federal regulation as of April 2026. In this session, learn more about what accessibility online means and how to make content accessible with Blackboard Ally. Faculty who apply what they learn will meet Quality Assurance standard 8 as well ... Making Video and Audio Content Accessible

"Best Practices for Online Course Videos" is a comprehensive training designed for creating engaging video content for your online courses. This session will explore various recording methods, from using webcams on personal computers and standalone cameras to capturing high-quality videos in front of a green screen in a studio. We will also cover the ideal ... Best Practices for Online Course Videos

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Backward Design, a student-centered framework for creating effective and engaging online learning experiences. We will begin with a 20-minute overview of the Backward Design model—covering its three key stages: Identifying desired learning outcomes Determining acceptable evidence and assessments Planning learning activities and content. After the brief introduction, participants will ... Designing Online Courses with Backward Design