Upgrade to Blackboard Ultra
The Blackboard Migration Project ran from January to October 2022 to manage three significant changes to the University's Virtual Learning Environment:
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All CCCU Blackboard modules, users and integrations were migrated to a Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud environment that is now managed by the supplier (Blackboard / Anthology). This work was completed during Easter weekend 2022.
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A new Blackboard Ultra interface was introduced for all new modules and courses being delivered from September 2022, supported by an extensive Communications Plan and training programme.
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The Kent and Medway Medical School's instance of Blackboard Learn Ultra was migrated to the CCCU SaaS infrastructure in August 2022.
To find out more about the Project including the background, who was involved in the Project Team and Steering Group, what we did and what we learned, you can read the Project Initiation Document and the Project Closure Report or view this Presentation to the Course Directors Forum for a short overview.
For further information and support regarding Blackboard Ultra you have a number of options:
For Technical Support:
For consultation (for example, improving your module site, setting up an online test, providing accessible content etc.):
For training:
In September 2022 we sought feedback from staff about Blackboard Ultra and we have identified a number of actions based on the feedback received. You can read the feedback and actions here - Pulse Survey Recommendations and Actions"
Site last updated: 21/10/2022
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11/03/22
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All
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Initial Site Launch
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21/03/22
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FAQ's
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Change order
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21/03/22
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Important Information
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Updated
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08/04/22
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Training and Support
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Additional training info added
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06/05/22
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Important information & FAQs
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Minor updates to pages.
Removal of one out of date and addition of two FAQs
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16/05/22
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Training and Support
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Updates made to the training available
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16/05/22
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Resources for Staff
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Links to video tutorials added
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25/05/22
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Resources for Staff, Site Landing Page, FAQs and Training and Support
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Links to project documentation and additional video tutorials links added. Updates to "what is coming"
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08/06/22
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FAQs
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One additional FAQ
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13/07/22
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Site Landing Page, Resources for Staff
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Updated front page with step by step image. Additional resources included "Resources" and "Checklists"
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18/07/22
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Resources for Staff
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Additional resources added "Blackboard Ultra - What's new and different"
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25/07/22
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Important information and FAQs
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Updates to important information and FAQs
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19/08/22
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Resources for Staff
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Link to Pulse Survey Summary added
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21/10/22
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All Pages
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The "Upgrade to Blackboard Ultra" webpages are to be retained as a single web page containing all relevant information about the project. FAQ Page archived, Important information, Training and Support, Resources for Staff and Need Further Information pages deleted.
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14/11/22
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Site landing page
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Pulse Survey Recommendations and Actions added
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