FAQs
Progress Tracking and Student Progress reports
- Select Courses from the Ultra navigation menu.
- Select a Course.
- Under Details & Actions > Progress Tracking, select Turn on.
- After the Progress Tracking panel opens, switch the toggle from off to on.
- Save your new settings.
Review your progress on the Course Content page beside the item name. The item's progress status displays within a circle.
What does progress tracking mean on Blackboard? ›
Progress Tracking allows students to keep track of assignments and other tasks within Blackboard Ultra Courses. With Progress Tracking, students can see where they stand on their route to complete course activities. Additional information can be found on Blackboard's Web Site.
Can you track student activity on Blackboard? ›
As an instructor, you can see when your students opened, started, and submitted tests and assignments with the Student Activity report. In general, this feature looks and functions the same whether you're working in an Original or Ultra course.
What is ultra course view in Blackboard? ›
The Ultra Course View is a simpler and more modern course experience for instructors and students. The workflows and tools are easy to find and use in the Ultra Course View.
How do I Create a learning module in Blackboard Ultra? ›
Create a Learning Module
Add learning modules directly on the Course Content page. Drag existing content into modules or use the plus icon to add new content directly. You can add these items to a learning module: Documents, Files, Tests and assignments, Folders, Multimedia Links to websites, discussions, and journals.
How do I track my academic progress? ›
Some examples of student-centered tracking include:
- Homework turn-ins.
- Objective mastery percentages.
- Proficiency levels.
- Quiz scores.
- Unit test scores.
- Time spent reading.
- Behavior.
- Be creative! Stay in tune with your students!
In Blackboard Ultra, the navigation menu is located at the top and is presented in a more modular form. In Blackboard Learn (Original), the navigation menu is on the left side. Inside of the course, you will find a layout containing content folders and items.
Where are course tools in Blackboard Ultra? ›
Manage Tools
Only system tools appear on the Tools page in the Ultra base navigation. On the Administrator Panel in the Tools and Utilities section, select Tools. Open the Filter by menu and make a selection to narrow your list. The type of tool is listed, such as course or organization.
How can teachers track student progress? ›
The traditional teacher-centered approach to tracking student progress relies heavily on personal methods like spreadsheets, templates, and visual displays. Educators use these tools to record grades, attendance, and participation, creating a comprehensive overview of each student's academic journey.
It helps you measure progress. Tracking your goals allows you to see how far you've come and how close you are to reaching your goal. This can be a great motivator to keep going. Measuring your progress is important because it allows you to see how far you've come and how close you are to reaching your goal.
What is tracking learning progress? ›
Keeping track of learning progress is essential for any training and development program. It helps you measure the effectiveness of your learning interventions, identify the gaps and needs of your learners, and improve your instructional design and delivery.
Can Blackboard track your activity? ›
Blackboard can't detect you switch tabs during a quiz by itself. It mainly uses tools like SafeAssign for checking if you copied, proctoring software to watch how you take tests, and lockdown browsers to keep the test secure.
Can teachers see how long you are on Blackboard? ›
Using the analytics system, a professor can see when a student started an assignment, how long it took a student to complete it, and how much time a student spent on each question, among other statistics. Blackboard's video capture system is called Kaltura.
How do I Create an Assessment in Blackboard Ultra? ›
On the Course Content page, select the plus sign wherever you want to add a test. In the menu, select Create to open the Create Item panel and scroll down to select Test in the Assessment area. Give the Test a Title, then open the Test Settings by clicking on the cog icon over on the right.
How to do a survey in Blackboard Ultra? ›
Add a test or survey to a content area
- Navigate to where you want to add a test or survey.
- Select Assessments to access the menu and select Test or Survey.
- Select a test or survey from the list.
- Select Submit. ...
- Make the test or survey available to students.
Launch your Blackboard Ultra Course and locate the Assessments folder. You can expand the folder by clicking on the arrow to the right-hand side of the folder. Place your mouse cursor where you would like the Turnitin Assignment to be placed. Then select the 'Add' icon to reveal a menu.
