This guide pertains to Ultra Course View.
If your course is in Original Course View, see the Original Course View tutorial collection.
Overview
Upon entering a Blackboard Ultra course shell, five navigational tools appear at the top menu. Each of these items will direct you to a certain area of the selected Blackboard shell. Below is a quick guide regarding how to navigate each of these tabs and their function.
Definitions
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Course Tab
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Function
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Content
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The “General” area of a course shell; contains assignments, assessments, and other items uploaded by the instructor.
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Calendar
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See events specific to the course that you are currently entered.
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| Announcements |
Announcements are instructor communications with all students enrolled in the course. The announcements tab displays all announcements made thus far from newest to oldest.
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Discussions
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Filters out all content except for existing discussion forums.
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Gradebook
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View posted grades, your submissions, and instructor feedback.
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Messages
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The messaging system is a one-on-one version of announcements where the instructor may reach out to specific students. Note that as a student, you may only respond to instructor messages and reach out to members of your group.
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| Groups |
Use this tab to view all groups, your group mates (and their school email addresses), and sign up for groups.
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