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.
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
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 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 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 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).