UA instructors can now explore—and teach with—Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View.


An alternative to the traditional Blackboard Learn experience, “Ultra” offers a simple, modern, intuitive, and consistent interface across devices and a more streamlined experience for instructors and students.

See for yourself! Request a Blackboard Ultra Practice Course .

Like what you see? Instructors of non-OTIDE courses may now teach with Ultra. Request a Blackboard Ultra Course View LIVE Course and CIT will help you determine whether Ultra meets your needs.

OTIDE courses are not eligible for the live course pilot unless arranged with OTIDE. OTIDE courses and programs will transition to Ultra based on their revision schedules, program interest, and other factors.

The Center for Instructional Technology and Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education have established a goal of having all courses designed and delivered in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View by Spring 2026.




Meet the New Blackboard: Blackboard Learn Ultra Demonstration and Information Sessions

See Ultra for yourself and find out what you need to do to prepare by attending a Blackboard Learn Ultra Demonstration and Information Session:

An on-demand (recorded) session is available here: Meet the New Blackboard: Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View

We’d love to share this information at your department or faculty meeting, in-service day, etc.. Contact CIT to request a presentation.


Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View Resources

Request a Blackboard Ultra Course View course and guide your learning with resources from Blackboard Help and the CIT Knowledge Base.


Ultra Practice Course Request

Request a Blackboard Ultra Course View practice course

Ultra LIVE Course Request

Request a Blackboard Ultra Course View LIVE course

Ultra Course View Getting Started

Guides and step-by-step instructions from Blackboard

Ultra Course View Video Tutorials

Video tutorials for Instructors from Blackboard