Create Content in an Ultra Course

Add Content

Create Folder or Learning Module to add content to

You can create a folder or learning module. Once created, you can expand the folder or learning module and then add content. Visit our course structures Answers page for guidance on how you can use modules and folders to organize your course content. Additionally, you can visit the Course Structure Gallery Answers page to see examples of courses offered at Syracuse University that demonstrate approaches other instructors are using to organize their Blackboard Ultra courses.

Select the plus sign wherever you want to add content. You can also create a folder or learning module and add content to them. Create new content by selecting an option from the slide out menu.

		Create a learning module to allow students to navigate from one content item to the next without distractions or extra clicks. A learning module keeps students focused on the lesson or concept.
	Folders	You can create two levels of folders to organize your content.
	Documents	Create a document and add text, audio, video and/or images. Supported file types include DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, MP4, MPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, RTF, TXT, ZIP, and most image types.
	Links	Create a link to go to a website.

		Create tests. Instructors can also create tests for groups of students.

		Use journals to communicate privately with students. Instructors can grade student contributions.
	SCORM Package	Add web-based content packages from academic publishers or instructional designers. SCORM packages open in a new window and can count for a grade.
	Teaching Tools with LTI connection	Instructors and course builders can enter a web link to ready-made material from textbook publishers to enhance their curriculum and provide students with supplementary materials that aid in learning.