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There are 2 approaches that instructors can take in converting an Original Course to Ultra:a previous term’s Original course (ie Fall 2023) into an upcoming Ultra course (ie Fall 2024).

  1. Bulk conversion: Converts the entire Original course including all contents withincontent, files, and assessments into the upcoming Ultra course.

  2. Manual rebuild: Rebuild the Module/Folder structureorganizational structure in the Ultra course, then populate modules/folders with selected by selecting and copy course items copied from the previous sectionOriginal version.

Which method you should use depends on a variety of factors such as:

  • Course Complexity - If your

The 2 methods are fully outlined below.

Whichever method you select, it is recommended that you perform a comprehensive side-by-side review of your Original and Ultra course, post conversion prior to the start of your course.

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titleBulk Conversion - **Click here to expand**

As mentioned above, this This method will transfer and convert all course content, files, links, materials, folders, tools, discussions, assessments, and Grade Center columns from an the Original iteration version of a course into the a new Ultra version.

  • Depending on course complexity or folder depth, Blackboard or 3rd Party tools used, this method can transfer over elements which will be problematic and require varying degrees of mitigation.

  • If your Original Course has a very simple design and does not contain a wide variety of tools, (ie, there are only folders, files, and assignments) - Bulk Conversion may be a perfectly good option for you.

To request your Original Course be Bulk converted to Ultra, complete this online request form.

  • In the Source Course - list the Original version details

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  • In the Target Course, select Ultra Course View and list the course details for the converted version.

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