Blackboard Learn Ultra

The Blackboard team has created and compiled documentation for using Blackboard at TU. You can access these customized resources in the TechHelp Knowledge Base.

Student Resources Faculty Resources

Current versions

Interface/experience: Blackboard Learn Ultra. Ultra is a modern, intuitive and personalized user experience. Ultra has simplified workflows and an accessible, fully responsive design—making it easy to teach and learn from any device.

Course view: Ultra Course View. This is the new layout and look of a Blackboard course. 

As of March 2024, all fall courses should be on Blackboard in the Ultra format. Need to learn how to move content to your Ultra course? TU's Blackboard team is holding drop-in support sessions: see dates and times.

Project Underway

Learn about the Blackboard project that moves TU courses from Original to Ultra for fall 2024. Questions? Contact .

INSTRUCTIONAL LECTURE CAPTURE GUIDELINES AND RELEASE FORM  

Guidelines

Faculty and staff who intend to use instructional lecture capture resources supported by Towson University are to adhere to the Instructional Lecture Capture Guidelines to ensure the FERPA regulations are not violated.

Release Form

If a faculty/staff member intends to reuse recordings where the image, voice or materials of students are captured, the Instructional Lecture Capture Release Form must be used. *Be sure to read the guidelines (above) first.