This article outlines the two methods for UConn Instructors to convert their HuskyCT “Original” courses to “Ultra.”
Overview
There are 2 approaches that instructors can take in converting an Original Course to Ultra:
Bulk conversion: Converts the entire Original course including all contents within
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 a comprehensive side-by-side review of your Original and Ultra course, 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.
Method 1: Bulk Conversion
As mentioned above, this method will transfer and convert all course content, files, links, materials, folders, tools, discussions, assessments, and Grade Center columns from an Original iteration of a course 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.
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
In the Target Course, select Ultra Course View and list the course details for the converted version.
