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Courses follow a three-step process during the Blackboard Ultra transition. Faculty first copy their content into the Blackboard Original course shell by the deadline. After that, Blackboard converts the course to Ultra, and no action is needed during this step. Once conversion is complete, faculty receive their Ultra course to review, edit, and finalize before the semester begins. It is expected that courses will appear in Original during the copy phase.

Learn how to quickly create Blackboard Ultra tests by uploading questions from a Word document using Ultra’s built-in tools—without using Respondus Test Generator. This method is faster, fully supported, and ideal for time-sensitive situations.

When creating course materials in Blackboard Ultra, accessibility depends largely on how content is structured rather than which tools are used. This article explains common accessibility issues—such as poorly formatted content, scanned PDFs, and non-descriptive links—and provides simple best practices for organizing materials so they are easier for all students, including those using screen readers, to navigate and understand.