What’s New in Ultra — TILT’Ed Edition
Episode 1 (May):
In this inaugural May episode of What’s New in Ultra: TILTEd, Thomas Mathews Horne and Danielle Reilley from the TILT team at Fort Hays State University dive into the latest Blackboard Ultra release (3900.116). Discover how the new AI Design Assistant feature streamlines interactive learning, explore the long-awaited option for qualitative rubrics without points, learn about the new “view submission one time” test setting for secure assessments, and get the scoop on enhanced Learning Object Repository search functionality. Whether you’re faculty or support staff, this episode breaks down what’s new and how it can improve your course design workflow.
Episode 2 (June):
In this episode, Dani and Thomas walk through the latest Blackboard Ultra updates from the 3900.118 release. From new jumbled sentence question types (including AI-generated ones!) to improved discussion tracking and streamlined Knowledge Checks, this month’s enhancements are all about smarter assessments, clearer communication, and better mobile usability. Tune in for practical tips and quick takeaways to help you make the most of these new features.
Read the blog post here: https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/whats-new-in-ultra-june-2025-tilted/
Episode 3 (July):
In this jam-packed episode of What’s New in Ultra: TILT’Ed, Thomas and Dani break down the feature-rich 3900.121 release in Blackboard Ultra. From time-saving grading enhancements and QTI question imports to long-awaited upgrades like image captions, MathJax support, and retroactive achievements, this release is all about improving workflow and teaching flexibility. Whether you’re deep into course design or just trying to keep up with the latest tools, this episode highlights what matters most for instructors.
Read the blog post here: https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/whats-new-in-ultra-july-2025-tilted/
Episode 4 (August):
In this episode of What’s New in Ultra: TILT’Ed, Thomas and Dani break down the August 2025 Blackboard Ultra release (3900.123), featuring new document styling options, Video Studio in Announcements, improved Learning Module navigation, accessibility upgrades with semantic HTML tables, and streamlined course management tools like enhanced LTI handling and group conversions—all designed to make teaching and learning more engaging, accessible, and efficient.
Read the blog post here: https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/whats-new-in-ultra-august-2025-tilted/