Ultra CODE Faculty Training Overview

  1. What is the purpose of the training – Three (3) goals:
    1. Explain and support the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): CODE.  
    2. Introduce Blackboard Minimum Use and Quality Matters Standards as it applies to course type (face-to-face, blended, and online). 
    3. Provide/House Blackboard (Bb) Ultra Training Updates.
      1. Training is provided by Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC) from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 
        1. All 22 Technical Colleges in GA moving to Bb Ultra Jan 2025.
        2. The Ultra CODE Faculty Training course is built using Bb Ultra so that:
          1. The CTL may experience the Blackboard Ultra rebuild process and be better equipped to assist faculty during the Ultra migration. 
          2. Faculty will see/experience a Bb Ultra course from a student’s perspective. 
  2. Some considerations when completing the training.
    1. The training is located online in Bb under the “Course” list.
      1. May have to select “Current Courses” or “Training”.
      2. NOTE: GVTC Blackboard Ultra training is through GVTC website. Only informational content is housed in the Ultra CODE Faculty Training course.
      3. Occasional face-to-face and virtual workshops will be offered through the CTL and announced in Bb. 
    2. Every learning module is visible in the course, but may have limited availability.
      1. Participants progress in order, beginning with “Start Here” module.  
      2. Some modules may have date/time restrictions or be set to open based on performance/criteria. 
        1. For example: A score of 70% or higher is required to move to the next module.
        2. Hover your mouse over the “Content isn’t available” message under the module title to see any associated restriction. 
    3. Due dates are somewhat flexible and provided more as a guide to help keep faculty on track for the Ultra conversion.
      1. Some submissions may receive a “late notification”, go ahead and submit as there are no late penalties nor submission restrictions. 
    4. Grades are only used to collect data for the QEP.
      1. Names are removed from grade data to preserve anonymity. 
      2. Participants must score 70% or higher to demonstrate competency and move to the next module. 
      3. Multiple attempts are allowed and the highest attempt recorded.
      4. Video scores/grades are based on percentage of the video watched and may take up to 12 hours to post grades to Bb.
    5. Feedback Surveys are used to collect data for the QEP.
      1. Surveys are NOT anonymous. Keep comments professional and constructive.