We know that the end of the semester is a busy time, so these will be the final modules released during the spring semester. Module 8 is focused on Bulk Editing and Communication Tools and Module 9 (optional, but highly recommended) dives deeper into best practices for course design including Accessibility and Accommodations.

If you want additional resources beyond the instructor orientation self-paced course, there are more training options available:

• Design Dialogues: Design Dialogues cover topics around Learn Ultra and will be held during spring and summer. These sessions are led by Drake Online and Continuing Education and are held every other Thursday. Visit the “Design Dialogue” Upcoming Events page to see future topics and/or register. Recordings of Design Dialogues will be available on the Faculty Resources. Scroll down to Online Design Dialogue Recordings.
• Blackboard Instructor Webinar Series: Additional training courses are available from Blackboard, but they might not exactly match Drake’s implementation. Sign up for the live or recorded Blackboard Instructor Webinar Series. If you are unable to attend, they will email you a link to the session recording.

As a reminder, we are providing these training opportunities now to allow you sufficient time to prepare your Fall 2021 courses in the Ultra Course View. You are expected to complete the self-paced training well before Fall. If you wait until just before the semester, it will be challenging to get your questions answered. In addition, you must complete the self-paced training prior to participating in any advanced training opportunities.

— Karly Good, ITS