The University of Alabama is transitioning from Blackboard Original to Blackboard Ultra. All UA courses that use Blackboard must transition to Ultra by January 2026. No classes will use Blackboard Original after Fall 2025. In anticipation of the move to Ultra, all UA instructors received a Blackboard practice course in Ultra Course View. Practice in…
This month, we enabled the option to use a new Turnitin assignment interface. This update brings some user interface changes but the service retains the same features. The (New) Standard Assignment will include updated workflows and improved accessibility for all users. Instructors have an option to choose the Classic Standard Assignment or the New Standard…
We have upgraded Zybooks to a new integration method with Blackboard. This integration has better connection between the Zybooks platform and your courses. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Instructional Technology.
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! Summer is here and even though there is less traffic on campus, CIT is busier than ever helping you prepare for Summer and Fall classes! This month, we cover exam and grading tips, how you can move to Ultra – UA’s new LMS experience, our annual course clean-up, and more! Final…
