The Office of Information Technology is thrilled to announce St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s timeline for transitioning to Ultra course view in Blackboard Learn. This modernization marks a significant step forward in providing a dynamic, future-ready learning environment designed to enhance faculty engagement and improve the student experience. Specifically, Ultra Course View offers important accessibility tools as well as coaching for faculty and alternative formats for students.
Starting with the Winter 2026, all Blackboard courses will be provisioned in Ultra course view, bringing a fresh, streamlined interface and powerful new capabilities to support teaching and learning. We are excited for instructors and students to explore Ultra’s intuitive design, improved workflows, and innovative features.
To learn more and explore the features of Blackboard (Ultra), please visit the following resources:
- Learn Ultra in-person and virtual workshops hosted by SMCM and Blackboard
- Blackboard Modernization Webinar Series recordings
- Blackboard Blackboard Modernization upcoming webinars
- Blackboard’s Training & Quick Guide: Blackboard YouTube
- Learn More About Blackboard Ultra: Blackboard Help
We are proud to partner with Blackboard on this journey, and we look forward to seeing how Ultra enhances teaching and learning at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.