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 ... 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 ... Designing Online Courses with Backward Design

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