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On May 18, 2024, Blackboard was updated from Learn Original to Ultra Base Navigation. The update significantly changed navigational components between courses and provides new consolidated areas for viewing and managing courses and grades, as well as an activity feed that provides updates. This article showcases what changed, and demonstrates several basic functions and actions. Note that this article does not cover the changeover to Blackboard Ultra Courses.

Rubrics are a grid-based evaluation system that allows for more accurate assessment of pre-defined categories, associated with one or multiple point values. Many faculty use Rubrics in some form or another when assessing. This article shows how this valuable tool can be digitized and applied in the Learning management system to assessments.

Discussions on Blackboard allow for asynchronous discussion and collaboration to take place within a Blackboard course. Discussions can be used for Student Lounges, FAQs, as well as graded assignment, assessment and project submissions. These articles explain the components of Discussions and demonstrate how to set up forums and grade submissions.

For online classes, it is recommended that Faculty utilize virtual "office hours" during which students are encouraged to reach out and ask questions about their course or assignments. This article demonstrates several methods and tools that can be used for faculty to conduct office hours virtually, in addition to best practices.