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Adding Class Conversations to Content or Assessments in Ultra

Adding Class Conversations to Content or Assessments in Ultra

Owned by Margaret Ascenzo (Deactivated)
Last updated: Jun 10, 2025 by Cyrus Diamond

 

This article is for faculty and staff interested in using the Class Conversation feature in Ultra. Conversations allow students and instructors to post comments or questions directly below an item, such as a document or web link, or an assessment, such as a test or an assignment.

Overview:

Class conversations are an optional tool that instructors can use to open a class-wide communication channel specific to a particular assessment or course content.

  • Once enabled, activity in the conversation will be indicated on the Course Content page with a purple callout.

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  1. Locate the item or assessment to which you would like to add a conversation and click on the three dots on the right side.

    Sample Course Syllabus document with three dots circled across from name of document

     

  2. From the dropdown menu, select Edit.

    Settings dropdown with Edit option circled

     

  3. On the edit screen that appears, click the gear icon to access additional settings.

    Assignment settings with settings gear circled

  4. On the Settings Panel, check the box next to Allow Class Conversations.

    Allow class conversations option with checkbox circled

     

  5. Click Save to close the settings panel.

  1. Locate the item or assessment to which you would like to add a comment to the class conversation and click on the three dots across from its name.

  1. Add the message which needs to be displayed to the students and click on Post.

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  1. Once the comment has been posted, all other course users will see a small purple icon next to course object’s name.

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  1. Students or instructors can then respond by posting other comments or questions.

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).