Tag Blackboard Ultra


Resolved – Blackboard Third-Party Links Error

Resolved The issue is resolved Duration: September 10, 2025 9:31 AM – 12:07 PM CDT If you are still experiencing issues accessing third-party tools please contact the Center for Instructional Technology for more troubleshooting. Monitoring Blackboard Support has implemented a fix for the LTIs connection and are monitoring the results. Issue Blackboard is reporting that…


Known Issue – Google Chrome Homework Help

Issue We are aware that the new update of Google Chrome (Version 139.0.7258.155 (Official Build) (arm64) inserts a  “Homework help” button in the URL bar. This feature is part of the internet browser and not part of Blackboard, our learning management system. Support As part of the Google Chrome browser, this tool is not under our…


Resolved – Blackboard Ultra and OneDrive

Resolved The Office of Information Technology and CIT have resolved the issue with the connection between Blackboard Ultra and OneDrive. When connecting to OneDrive from the Blackboard content editor, users will be prompted to login to Microsoft with their UA or Crimson email address and password. After authenticating through DUO, users should see the file…


Blackboard AI Design Assistant features enabled August 4

The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) will enable select Blackboard AI Design Assistant (AIDA) features for UA instructors on Monday, August 4, 2025.  Need-to-knows  About the AI Design Assistant  The AIDA is a set of features that help instructors create and design courses, using generative AI to help create learning modules, assignment, discussion, and journal…


June 2025 Instructor News

Welcome to the 2025 Summer Semester! The Center for Instructional Technology is here to support your teaching goals with tools, training, and updates to enhance your courses and assessments. Stay tuned for tips to make this summer smooth and productive. Friendly Reminders! Blackboard Course Retirement CIT is beginning our routine and annual process of cleaning…


Turnitin Assignment interface update

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…


Final Exams & Grading Resources Spring 2025

Hello from your Center for Instructional Technology! We wanted to share some valuable resources about Blackboard exam best practices and final grading information. These links are largely from CIT’s Knowledge Base and cover a range of topics to help manage your end-of-term processes. If you would like help with these or other instructional technology needs, please email cit@ua.edu. …


Resolved – Blackboard issue with Safari browser

Resolved The code updates addressing rendering issues for Safari version 16.3 and earlier have been successfully deployed to our Blackboard environment. All functionality is now working as expected. Note: We strongly recommend keeping browsers up to date to ensure access to the latest security patches and performance enhancements. Update Blackboard has implemented code changes to…


A Message from the Provost | Blackboard Ultra

From: Office for Academic Affairs <academicaffairs@ua.edu>Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 9:01 AMTo:Subject: A Message from the Provost | Blackboard Ultra Dear Faculty,‌‌ The University of Alabama has been transitioning to Blackboard Ultra as the University’s enterprise-supported learning management system (LMS) since 2022. This transition is an important part of creating a more student-centered university and brings many benefits…