Articles on communication tools in Ultra, i.e., discussions, messages, announcements, etc.

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Blackboard Messages

This article explains how to use messages.

Communication Options for your Course

Blackboard Ultra offers a number of different tools for communicating with students. This article offers some suggestions and specific tips about those tools.

Create an Email Link in Your Blackboard Course

This article provides a workaround so students can email you from within your Blackboard course.

Create Discussions and Enable Notifications

Discussions encourage students to think critically about their coursework and interact with each other’s ideas. Follow these instructions, or watch the video, to learn how to create discussions in Blackboard Ultra.

How to Create, Use, and Grade Journals

Follow the instructions, or watch the video, to learn how to create a journal in Blackboard Ultra.

Using Class Conversations for Items

Should an instructor choose to do so, they and their students can participate in class conversations for individual content items. These conversations are useful to share extra resources and ask questions that others might have.