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This article outlines the two methods for UConn Instructors to convert their HuskyCT “Original” courses to “Ultra.”

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Overview

Ultra Conversion is for upcoming courses only. Original courses from the current or previous academic terms will remain unaltered in their “Original” layout and instructors will continue to have access to them indefinitely.

There are 2 approaches that instructors can take in converting an Original Course to Ultra:

  1. Bulk conversion: Converts the entire Original course including all contents within

  2. Manual rebuild: Rebuild the Module/Folder structure, then populate modules/folders with selected course items copied from the previous section.

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 when converting a previous term’s Original course (i.e., Fall 2023) into an upcoming Ultra course (i.e., Fall 2024).

  1. Bulk Conversion: This will copy and convert everything in the Original course, including all content, files, videos, assessments and grade center columns into the upcoming Ultra course.

  2. Copy Content: Using this method, instructors will populate their Ultra course by selecting and copying course modules/folders/items from the Original version.

Each instructor should select the conversion method that is optimal for their individual courses, instructional context, and needs. Regardless of conversion method, it is highly recommended that a comprehensive side-by-side review of your the Original and Ultra course, courses is performed post conversion prior to the start of your course.

Nothing will change with the older version, nothing will be lost and you will be able to easily access those materials.

Certain things are not supported. To see what items are not supported see here.

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Method 1: Bulk Conversion

As mentioned above, this method will transfer and convert
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Overview

This method copies and converts all course content, files, links, materials, folders, tools, discussions, assessments, and Grade Center columns from an Original iteration of a course version into the 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

a new Ultra version.

  • If your Original Course 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

  • the easiest option for you.

  • It’s important to be aware, this process also copies over unused course items including un-deployed tests, question pools, hidden grade center columns, archived pandemic-era content, etc. Unused content creates clutter and confusion for instructors and students. If you would prefer not to copy over old unused content/materials, and copy the content more selectively, we recommend using Method 2.

🛑 Bulk conversion will likely convert course items in a manner which requires varying degrees of clean-up and/or reorganization. There could potentially be course items or test questions which are missing or broken and may need to be re-added. We recommend fully reviewing all course items, assessment settings, and test questions. If you encounter problematic items that are not deletable or that give you error messages, please email huskyct@uconn.edu.

Requesting Bulk Conversion

To request a Bulk Conversion to Ultra, complete this online request form.

  • In the Source Course - list the Original version course details

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

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Method 2: Copy Content

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Overview

Using this method, Instructors will copy over entire folders/modules or selected course items from the Original version into their blank Ultra course. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how instructors can copy content themselves from one HuskyCT course to another. In many cases, this is the preferred method for converting courses from Original Course View to Ultra Course View because it allows instructors to develop a course structure and organizational layout that works well in Ultra Course View. A bulk conversion may create a course structure/organization that is not well-suited for the new Ultra Course View layout, and might require some reorganization of content. Copying smaller sections of a previous Original Course View course into an upcoming Ultra Course View course, such as learning modules, folders, or even individual items, allows instructors to develop their new course layout.

Video Instructions

Please see this video for a full walkthrough of how to Copy Content:

Info

For more information or assistance with HuskyCT, please contact the Educational Technology Office at edtech@uconn.edu or (860) 486-5052 (M-F 9am-4pm).