This article outlines the two methods for UConn Instructors to convert their HuskyCT “Original” courses to “Ultra.”
Definition
Ultra Conversion refers to the process of changing existing
Overview
There are 2 approaches that instructors can take in converting a previous term’s Original course (ie Fall 2023) into an upcoming Ultra course (ie Fall 2024).
Bulk conversion: Converts the entire Original course including all content, files, and assessments into the upcoming Ultra course.
Manual rebuild: Rebuild the organizational structure in the Ultra course, then populate modules/folders by selecting and copy course items from the Original version.
Which method you should use depends on a variety of factors such as:
Course Complexity
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
Bulk Conversion Overview
This method copies and converts all course content, files, links, materials, folders, tools, discussions, assessments, and Grade Center columns from the Original version of a course into a new Ultra version.
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 the easiest option for you.
However, this process would also copy over any unused course items from the Original including un-deployed tests, Question pools, hidden grade center columns, archived pandemic-era content etc.
🛑 In sum, depending on course complexity, folder depth, 3rd Party tools use, bulk conversion will copy over course items which may be problematic and require varying degrees of clean-up and/or reorganization.
Requesting Bulk Conversion
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.
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).