Advanced Communication

Advanced Communication 

On completing this online session, participants will have an in-depth knowledge of the options available for communication through a Blackboard Ultra module. 

What will be covered: 

Overview of Communication Tools – Users will understand what each communication tool does and what each tool should be used for.  

Announcements – Users will be able to send module announcements to all students in their module.  

Discussions – Users will know how to create new discussion areas, how to modify discussion settings and how to organise discussions using folders. 

Messages – Users will learn how to use the Ultra messaging system. 

Class Conversations – Users will learn how to enable class conversions for various items on the module. 

Journal – Users will be able to set up a marked or unmarked journal in the module for students. 

Data Protection: We will collect and share details of your training progress and course completions so you can be contacted for further information and reminders as necessary.

Training Sessions

You can book a training session up to three weeks in advance. To see the training schedule beyond that, click 'Upcoming Training Schedule.' New registration links will be added weekly, so check back to find a slot that suits you. 

 

Date Day Start Time Type Session
Week 3        
05/03/2025 Wednesday 10:00 Online Click to register for Advanced Communications
06/03/2025 Thursday 16:00 Online Click to register for Advanced Communications

Upcoming Training Schedule

Advanced Communications
Week Date Day Start Time Type Session
Week 4          
Week 4 10/03/2025 Monday 14:00 Online Advanced Communications
Week 4 11/03/2025 Tuesday 12:00 Online Advanced Communications
Week 5          
Week 5 17/03/2025 Monday     Advanced Communications
Week 5 18/03/2025 Tuesday 16:00 Online Advanced Communications
Week 6          
Week 6 24/03/2025 Monday 14:00 Online Advanced Communications
Week 6 25/03/2025 Tuesday 12:00 Online Advanced Communications