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October 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

Panopto is an all-in-one video management platform built into Blackboard Learn. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and manage video learning content in Panopto that can be easily integrated into Blackboard courses. Register

Monday, October 6, 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Webinar

This session is designed for course survey compilers to discuss reporting needs for the upcoming cycle in a collaborative group setting. We’ll review available report formats, address common data requests, and provide guidance to ensure you have the tools and information needed to support your departments effectively. Register

Tuesday, October 7, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Webinar

Discover how to harness Blackboard Ultra’s built-in AI tools to save time, spark creativity, and enhance student engagement. This hands-on workshop will introduce powerful features like the AI Design Assistant, AI Test Generator, and AI-powered Rubric Generator. We’ll provide a live demo and plenty of time for questions, so you can explore how to confidently integrate AI into your own courses. Join us and take the first step toward becoming an AI-savvy educator! Register

Wednesday, October 8, 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Webinar

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.  Register

Tuesday, October 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

This workshop familiarizes attendees with Blackboard Learn’s Ultra Course View. eLearning Services will demonstrate how instructors can navigate a UCV course, communicate with students, add content, find and utilize Blackboard tools, and grade assignments. Register

 

Wednesday, October 15, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar

In this second of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, explore opportunities for making just-in-time course improvements and giving students support during the semester. Blackboard provides a number of options for collecting and understanding student data to make just-in-time adjustments to meet students' needs. In this session, participants will become familiar with the types of reports and tools in Blackboard to support student success in addition to how to leverage those reports and tools during the semester.  Register

Friday, October 24, 10:00am - 11:00am - Webinar

This workshop is designed for Blackboard users who are familiar with the new Ultra Course View but want a more intensive look at the UCV Gradebook. In this 60-minute session, a consultant from eLearning Services will share best practices and tips & tricks for setting up a Gradebook that works for you, present a live demonstration, and answer questions. Register

November 2025

Tuesday, November 4, 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Webinar

In this session you'll learn how to transform your Blackboard Learn Ultra course from ordinary to extraordinary! Discover how best to organize your content to make your course visually engaging and user-friendly and then take it a step further with customization to add some pizazz. Whether you're looking to streamline your course structure, add some creative touches, or both, this session will give you the tools to make your course stand out.  Register

Monday, November 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Webinar

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.  Register

Wednesday, November 12, 2:20pm - 3:10pm - Webinar

In the final of three webinars about Blackboard analytics, review your course for the spring based on data available in Blackboard. During this presentation, we will review where to access information in your Blackboard course that you can use while planning for your next offering and provide examples of holistic course revisions you could make. Participants will practice drawing conclusions regarding course changes based on sample data sets and set a plan for reviewing their own courses at the end of the semester.   Register

Thursday, November 20, 10:00am - 11:00am - Webinar

Unleash the full potential of assessments in Blackboard Ultra Course View with this virtual workshop designed for faculty members. Explore how to create engaging and effective assignments and tests that not only evaluate student learning but also enhance their experience. We’ll cover the essentials of setting up assignments and tests and incorporate engaging and creative elements to add that extra flair. By the end of this one-hour session, you will be better equipped to take the assessments in your course to the next level. Register

December 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Webinar

Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements.  Register


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