Student Collaboration

Blackboard Ultra supports collaboration through built-in tools like discussion boards, groups, and Collaborate video conferencing. Students can work together on group assignments, participate in peer reviews, and engage in course-wide discussions. These features promote active learning and foster a sense of community in both online and hybrid settings.

Creating a Discussion Board Forum

Discussion boards can be created on the course content page by creating a new item and choosing Discussion under the participation and Engagement submenu. Discussions can also be created on the Discussions page by selecting the New Discussion button located on the top right. Discussions can be changed to display on the home page, count as a graded assignment, or allow anonymous responses.

• Blackboard Help Center 
• YouTube Tutorial: Creating a Discussion Board Forum

Creating a Journal

Journals are personal spaces for students to communicate privately with their instructor and can be used as self-reflective tools. On the Course Content page, select the plus sign wherever you want to add a journal. Select Create, then scroll down to the Journal button at the bottom of the Create Item panel. You can also expand a folder or learning module to add a journal within them. You can add a prompt and change grading settings within the settings section on the right hand side.

• Blackboard Help Center
• YouTube Tutorial: Creating a Journal