This article outlines the two methods for UConn Instructors to convert their HuskyCT “Original” courses to “Ultra.”
Overview
Ultra Conversion needs to be undertaken for upcoming courses only. Original courses from the current or previous academic terms will remain unaltered in their current state and instructors will continue to have access to them indefinitely.
There are 2 approaches that instructors can take to convert a previous term’s Original course (i.e., Fall 2023) into an upcoming Ultra course (i.e., Fall 2024).
Bulk conversion: This will copy and convert everything in the Original course, including all content, files, and assessments, into the upcoming Ultra course.
Manual rebuild: This requires instructors to rebuild the basic organizational structure in a blank Ultra course, then easily populate modules/folders by selecting and coping course items from the Original version.
The optimal method each instructor should choose is case-by-case and depends on a variety of factors such as:
Course Complexity - how many folders do you
depending on course complexity, folder depth, 3rd Party tools use,
Regardless of method, it is highly recommended that a comprehensive side-by-side review of the Original and Ultra courses is performed post-conversion.
Method 1: Bulk Conversion
Bulk Conversion Overview
This method copies and converts all course content, files, links, materials, folders, tools, discussions, assessments, and Grade Center columns from an Original course version into a new Ultra version.
If your Original Course has a simple design and does not contain a wide variety of tools, (ie, there are only folders, files, and assignments) - Bulk Conversion may be 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. If you would prefer not to copy over old unused content/materials, we recommend using Method 2.
🛑 Bulk conversion will likely copy course items in a manner which requires varying degrees of clean-up and/or reorganization. There could potentially be course items which are missing or broken and may need to be re-added. If you encounter problematic items that are not deletable or that give you error messages, please notify 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 details
In the Target Course, select Ultra Course View and list the course details for where you want the Ultra converted version.
Method 2: Manual Rebuild
For further information or assistance with Ultra Conversion, please jcontact Educational Technologies at edtech@uconn.edu or 860-486-5052 (M-F 9a-4p).