On the surface, writing learning objectives and aligning a course is simple, yet this best practice can be tricky to meet. Having a clearly aligned course helps students understand why they are asked to complete each learning activity, and precise, measurable learning objectives help them self-evaluate their own learning. Applying the knowledge gained through this ... Learning Objectives and Alignment
This short session for faculty will cover Class for Zoom, which is now available in Blackboard Ultra. This new tool is an overlay for Zoom that adds additional features for educators. Class for Zoom is great for synchronous online sessions. You’ll learn how to schedule sessions, use the built-in whiteboard, add course materials, and more. We ... Class for Zoom Training for Faculty
Drop in for a casual, online, 30-minute preview of the coming updates to Blackboard Ultra. As you know, Ultra is regularly updated based on user feedback. Since UA Little Rock began using Ultra in late 2023, we have seen numerous improvements; if you'd like a preview of what is coming in the near future, join ... Blackboard Ultra Updates
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
Many online learners worry that they won’t feel engaged with their peers and instructor. In this workshop, explore strategies to increase engagement and instructor presence in online courses. Applying knowledge from this workshop will help you ensure that your courses meet our Quality Assurance Standards 4 and 6 as well as Federal Regulations for Regular ... Student Engagement and Instructor Presence
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 Online Documents and Images Accessible
This short session for faculty will cover Class for Zoom, which is now available in Blackboard Ultra. This new tool is an overlay for Zoom that adds additional features for educators. Class for Zoom is great for synchronous online sessions. You’ll learn how to schedule sessions, use the built-in whiteboard, add course materials, and more. We ... Class for Zoom Training for Faculty
Drop in for a casual, online, 30-minute preview of the coming updates to Blackboard Ultra. As you know, Ultra is regularly updated based on user feedback. Since UA Little Rock began using Ultra in late 2023, we have seen numerous improvements; if you'd like a preview of what is coming in the near future, join ... Blackboard Ultra Updates
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
