UA instructors can explore and teach with Blackboard Ultra.
Ultra, the new Blackboard experience, offers a more streamlined experience for instructors and students. Ultra courses have a simple, modern, intuitive, and consistent interface across devices.
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Present – Spring 2026
All courses to be designed and delivered in Blackboard Ultra Course View by Spring 2026. This goal has been established by The Center for Instructional Technology and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
Why is UA moving to Ultra?
Ultra offers a simple, modern, intuitive, and consistent interface across devices and a simpler, more streamlined experience for instructors and students.
All UA courses are moving to Ultra by Spring 2026. The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE) have the goal of moving all courses to Ultra Course View by Spring 2026.
Compare Original vs. Ultra
Blackboard Original
The classic course view
Blackboard Ultra
A new, modern course view
Prepare yourself and your Blackboard course
- Request a Practice Course to begin your journey to Ultra.
- Review the feature comparison list.
- Preview your current content in Ultra.
- Use your UA Ultra Practice Course to get familiar with the layout.
- Use the Try it Out Checklist to complete basic course building tasks.
- Use the Ultra Conversion Workbook to work on your course content.
exclamation Attention OTIDE Courses
Courses managed by OTIDE will transition to Ultra based on their revision schedules, program interest, and other factors. For more more information, contact UA Online tech support.
Are you ready? Get Started!
TEACH WITH ULTRA – Request a Live course to teach with Ultra in the upcoming semester. A live course includes student enrollments.
Blackboard Ultra Resources
Visit the CIT Knowledge Base for step-by-step guides, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Explore our self-service support guides for students
Explore our self-service support guides for instructors
Blackboard Ultra Workshops and Webinars
CIT offers workshops, webinars, and individual and group training on Ultra. Topics include:
- Blackboard Ultra Demonstration & Information Session
- Blackboard Ultra Basics
- Creating Dynamic Content
- Communicating with Students
- Collaborative and Personalized Learning
- Assessing Student Learning
- Grading and Managing the Gradebook
Join or request training sessions.
Meet the New Blackboard: Blackboard Ultra Course View
