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About the group

The Blackboard User Group is led by the Community User Group leaders for the Community. The meetings feature presentations, panels and workshops from institutions and experts. Time is often dedicated for questions, so you can explore the detail. We meet on a regular basis, once every two weeks on a Thursday at 11:00 a.m. EDT /  4:00 p.m. GMT.

The Blackboard User Group is led by:

Shelby Huddleston, Cowley College
Julie Mulvey, Durham University
Mary Beth Scumaci, Trocaire College
Chris Boon, University of East Anglia (UEA)

Register here to add Calendar reoccurrence: https://learn.anthology.com/learn-ultra-user-group

We'd love to hear your suggestions for topics or if you would like to present, please complete this form

User Group Recordings
Did you miss a session or want a recap? You can access the slides and watch the full recording via our blog post.

Next Up..

Thu June 12 - Research into AI personas from a Student Perspective
Katy Sheader & Paul Finley, Durham University
Thu June 26 - Engaging, connecting, communicating and inspiring creativity from Blackboard to the classroom
Lucy Anne McWeeney - University of Westminster
Thu July 10 - Lost in the maze: navigating personalisation and specialisation
Julie Usher & Jen Gutridge, Durham University Science Faculty

Then every two weeks.

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Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Meeting Summaries

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Greetings Learn Ultra Users, Summary - AI Discussion - 21 Sept 2023 Session Recording In this meeting, the User Group leaders adopted for a different approach from the presenter format and prepared questions for a discussion on the ...

Claire Gardener Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Sep '23

Oct '23

Learn Ultra User Group Summary – Approaches to User Guides

On Thurs 5 Oct, Julie Mulvey chaired a user group ...

Nov '23

Learn Ultra User Group Summary - Engaging Journals & Discussions

On Thurs November 2nd, our User Group leader ...

Join Us at AT25!

Hello Everyone- We will be having a live meeting at AT25! Please join us for an informal in person session. Bb User Group: Unplugged in Vegas Wednesday July 16 - 10:15-11am PT - Heron 5 lower level Hope to see you there! Mary Beth

Mary Beth Scumaci Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group 7d

Reminder: Bb User Group this week, May 15

Hello Everyone- It's time for another exciting Blackboard User Group session coming up on Thursday, May 15 at 11:00am EDT / 16:00 BST! We're thrilled to welcome Jessica Vlasica, UPC (Peru) who will be sharing Designing for ...

Mary Beth Scumaci Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group 23d

Automatic Zero Causing Issues for Teachers

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When students miss a due date, they are given an automatic zero and that is GREAT! We like this because it gives kids immediate feedback, BUT it is causing several issues for teachers we'd like to have remedied in the gradebook. ...

Brian Yearling Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Apr '25

Apr '25

@Brian Yearling
When in the Gradebook, go to the Gradable Items sub-tab and click on the Discussion. The Grading ...

Apr '25

@Brian Yearling Overall, we have been recommending to faculty to send a reminder message for assignments the day ...

Reminder: Bb User Group - May 1 - Topic- Bb Illuminate

Hi Everyone- Need some Illuminate guidance? Join us Thursday 1 May at 11am EST/4pm BST for an exciting presentation, Using Blackboard Illuminate by Rob Farmer, University of Northampton & Sandra Stevenson-Revill, University of ...

Mary Beth Scumaci Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Apr '25

Looking for the Recordings?

Visit the Blog section and click on the first post to open the list or alternative follow this link:

Julie Mulvey Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Apr '25

Catalyst Award Nomination 2025

Pleased to say that the CoChairs of the Blackboard User Group have been nominated for the second year in a row for the work done in delivering an engaged action packed programme of user community stories.

Julie Mulvey Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Apr '25

K-12 Users of Blackboard Ultra (Elementary, Middle, ...

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As a K-12 school district, we serve students ages 4 - 18. From the US perspective, we call this elementary, middle, and high school. We have been Blackboard customers for nearly 20 years, and in that time we have witnessed the K-12 user ...

Brian Yearling Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Feb '25

Feb '25

@Brian Yearling

Hi Brian-

As a previous elementary school teacher, I sure know the importance of collaborating ...

Mar '25

@Brian Yearling @Brianna Beadle

Hi Brian and Brianna-

I just looked through the user groups and there is a K-12 Bb ...

Single sign on?

Hello Community!! I'm looking for a solution for students to accomplish the following in a way that is all in once place. Register for a course create a blackboard account Fill out necessary enrollment forms Currently the admissions ...

Marlo Holloway Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Feb '25

Power Point in Blackboard for live classroom use

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When I load a PowerPoint in Blackboard and click through it to show it in class. The Power Point slightly jumps up and down on the screen. Is anyone else using Power Point in the classroom directly from Blackboard? What is your ...

Marlo Holloway Category Blackboard Learn Ultra User Group Jan '25