Adding Class Conversation to Content or Assessments in Ultra Course View

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.

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

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2. On the dropdown that appears, click Edit. Note that if you are editing an assessment, the dropdown will have more options displayed than with an item, but you will still select Edit to proceed.

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3. On the edit screen that appears, click on the gear icon to access more item settings.

   1. If you are editing an item, the gear icon will be located in the upper right corner of the screen.

       

   2. If you are editing an assignment, the settings gear will be located across from Assignment Settings.

       

   3. If you are editing a test, the settings will be located across from Test Settings.

       

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

    

5. Click Save to close the settings panel.

How to Comment in the Conversation

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.

2. Add the message which needs to be displayed to the students and click on Respond.

3. Students and Instructors will see this small blue icon next to the assignment name after a comment is published.

4. After that students or Instructors can check the message by clicking on the assignment, and then clicking on the conversation icon in the right corner.

5. Students or Instructors can respond to the comment and after it is posted it will be visible to everyone in the course.