What’s New in Ultra: TILT’ed is your monthly guide to the latest updates and features in Blackboard Ultra, hosted by Thomas Mathews Horne and Danielle Reilley from Fort Hays State University’s Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT) team. Each episode breaks down the newest release highlights in clear, practical terms—showing how small changes can make a big impact on teaching, learning, and course design. From gradebook improvements and communication tools to AI features and accessibility updates, Thomas and Dani help faculty stay informed, save time, and make the most of Ultra’s evolving capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned online instructor or just getting started, this podcast keeps you connected to what’s new, what’s next, and what works in digital teaching.
What's New in Ultra: TILT'Ed
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Podcast Overview
What’s New in Ultra: TILT’ed is your monthly guide to the latest updates and features in Blackboard Ultra, hosted by Thomas Mathews Horne and Danielle Reilley from Fort Hays State University’s Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies (TILT) team. Each episode breaks down the newest release highlights in clear, practical terms—showing how small changes can make a big impact on teaching, learning, and course design. From gradebook improvements and communication tools to AI features and accessibility updates, Thomas and Dani help faculty stay informed, save time, and make the most of Ultra’s evolving capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned online instructor or just getting started, this podcast keeps you connected to what’s new, what’s next, and what works in digital teaching.
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July 10, 2026
TILT Talk: TILT'Ed - What's New in Blackboard Ultra Ep. 15
This month on What's New in Ultra – TILT'Ed, Thomas and Dani celebrate the podcast's first anniversary while exploring the July 2026 Blackboard Ultra release. They discuss new description fields for discussions and journals, flexible time limits for AI Conversations, Favorites in the Course Switcher, and the long-awaited Rubric Evaluation Report that brings powerful assessment analytics to Ultra. They also share an important reminder for all FHSU faculty: with Blackboard Original content becoming read-only at the end of the year, now is the perfect time to schedule your transition to Ultra. Tune in for practical tips, workflow improvements, and everything you need to know to prepare your courses for the upcoming semester.
June 10, 2026
TILT Talk: TILT'Ed - What's New in Blackboard Ultra Ep. 14
In this episode of What's New in Ultra: TILT'Ed, we explore the June 2026 Blackboard Ultra release, featuring updates that enhance flexibility, communication, and feedback workflows. Learn about locked answer positions for randomized assessments, improved rubric grading workflows, student-level announcement tracking, enhanced feedback reminder automations, and answer-level feedback for multiple-choice questions. Plus, discover how these refinements can help you create more meaningful assessments, provide richer feedback, and streamline everyday teaching tasks.
May 10, 2026
TILT Talk: TILT'Ed - What's New in Blackboard Ultra Ep. 13
In this episode of What's New in Ultra: TILT'Ed, we explore the May 2026 Blackboard Ultra release, focused on streamlining everyday workflows and improving the user experience. Learn about the redesigned Groups Management interface, enhanced discussion due date visibility, inherited release condition transparency, group grading workflow improvements, document accessibility updates, and the new course switcher search feature. Plus, discover how these updates can save time, reduce confusion, and support more efficient and inclusive teaching.
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