The next generation Blackboard is here! Prior to each term, Ƶ automatically creates course shells in the . To get started, faculty just need to login into the with their WSU email address and password.
Resources:
: Distributed by WSU IT Services for January 2026 course prep.
: Materials created by Lesley University for their community.
: This one-page document guides you through the process of copying your existing content in your Spring shells. Not only can you copy your original content into an Ultra course, the process has never been easier!
: Blackboard already has a ton of resources for instructors and is always adding more!
: In addition to the resources above, Blackboard also released a YouTube playlist containing dozens of helpful videos for those who prefer videos over text.
: Detailed instructions for navigating Gradebook. Totally new getting started? Scroll down to the bottom for a 2 minute high level interface overview.
: Make it easy to find your current Blackboard sites. Scroll down to “view your favorites quickly.”
: Quick Start guide that you can share with your students.
Have a question and need help? Please contact the Help Desk via phone at 508-929-8856 or submit a Help Desk ticket.
