Have you migrated any courses to Ultra yet? All courses will need to be in Blackboard Learn Ultra by Fall of 2025; now is the time to start preparing to teach a Spring semester course in Ultra. The Office of eLearning will support all UA Little Rock faculty in this effort with Blackboard Ultra Academy, ... Ultra Academy

Explore how AI can enhance your online teaching practices. This session covers current AI tools for creating course content, strategies for promoting academic integrity in the classroom, and tips for using AI to review and improve your course materials and curriculum. Gain practical insights into incorporating AI effectively into your teaching.

Do you need dedicated time to get out of your office and work on your course in Ultra? Do you want to be able to get your questions answered in real-time by Blackboard Support, an Instructional Designer, or even other faculty? If so, Open Labs are for you! Join us in Dickinson 101 for a ... Ultra Open Lab

Drop in for some quick updates about upcoming improvements to Ultra and short tutorials on current and upcoming tools. Anthology (Blackboard’s parent company) listens to user feedback and makes continuous improvements based on the Idea Exchange and Focus Groups. Get insight on what’s coming or take a deeper dive into a tool–each session will be ... Ultra Update

This session will cover essential techniques for creating effective instructional videos for online courses. Topics include recording with webcams, studio setups, and green screens, along with strategies for keeping videos concise and engaging. Participants will also learn about chunking lectures, choosing recording software, and managing video storage and sharing for seamless integration into their online ... Video Best Practices for Teaching Online

Need a partner as you transition your courses to Blackboard Ultra? Do you need some dedicated time, or simply like to work alongside colleagues? If so, join us for our Ultra Build-a-Thon! At this in-person event, we will utilize a work-sprint model where we share demonstrations and then allow time for hands-on building. Our Blackboard ... Ultra Build-a-Thon