Learn With Us

Learning Technologies facilitates workshops and courses throughout the year on a variety of topics. Find out what’s coming up below and start learning with us!

Upcoming Workshops and Labs

November 1, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in SRC 3016

Ultra Space Camp: Getting Started with Ultra

Our Getting Started with Blackboard Ultra mission will cover the Ultra course view layout, ways to make your transition into Ultra easier, and how to prepare for liftoff by adding content to your Ultra course.

October 10, 12 p.m. to 1 pm. on Zoom
November 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in SRC 3016

Ultra Space Camp: Transitioning Your Content to Ultra

Our Transitioning Your Content mission is a 2-hour workshop. The first half will be a guided walkthrough on how to transition your content from Original Course View to Ultra Course view and how to add new content from other sources. The second half will allow you to use what you have learned to continue transitioning content. Learning Technologies will be with you every step of the way for a successful mission.

Ultra Documents: November 8 from2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in SRC 3016

Ultra Space Camp: Special Missions

This term we’re offering “special missions”! These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about some beyond-the-basics Ultra tools.

October 15, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom
November 14, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in SRC 3016

Ultra Space Camp: Gradebook

Our Gradebook mission will cover an overview of the Ultra Gradebook and how to set up your Gradebook to ensure that you and your students have a successful course flight.

October 22, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom
November 21, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in SRC 3016
December 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Zoom

Ultra Support Lab

Need some help? Want to ask questions about Ultra? These open labs are your opportunity to get support with everything Ultra. Note: This is an open support lab and does not count for PDH.You can register for a support lab time, but you do not have to!

October 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ultra Not-So-Haunted Halloween

Don’t feel haunted by Ultra, it can be a treat! Inspired by Christine Monnier’s “Do One Thing in Ultra” blog posts, try a few simple things to help you get started and take the bite out of the Ultra upgrade.

Come when you can but allow at least 45 minutes to complete 4 activities of your choice and receive 1 hour of PDH credit!

On Demand Training

Online Courses for Ultra

Online, Self-Paced

Want to learn about Ultra but can’t make it to one of our trainings? You can now register for one of our asychnrous online courses! You can choose from a PDH option or one that offers the same information without the PDH component–the choice is yours!

Blackboard Ultra Basics

Introduction to Ultra Basics is a video course developed exclusively for College of DuPage faculty. This course provides an overview of Blackboard Ultra. The PDH version is worth one hour of credit and includes deliverables.

Blackboard Ultra: Introduction to the Gradebook

Blackboard Ultra: Introduction to the Gradebook is a video course developed exclusively for College of DuPage faculty. This course provides an overview of the Gradebook function within Blackboard Ultra. The PDH version is worth one hours of credit and includes deliverables.

Ally Training

Online, Self-Paced

Want to engage your students where they already are? How about empowering students to learn their own way with your content? Blackboard Ally allows students to download alternative formats of your course content. It also provides feedback on how to make your content more accessible for all students, including students with disabilities. This course will help you learn to use Ally, both as a student and as an instructor.

Blackboard for New Users

Online, Self-Paced

This 7-module course for new users covers the essentials of Blackboard, including basic navigation, the course menu, availability, communicating with students, and so much more. It is the perfect introduction for the beginner.