Danielle Reilley

Transitioning to Learn Ultra: FAQ

October 29, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

The following information has been taken from our training sessions that took place on Sept 25 and Oct 15, 2024 with the Blackboard/Anthology team. To watch the session from Sept 25, please click the link […]

2024 Annual Focus on Tenure event

September 27, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

Click the links to watch the recording for each item discussed during the 2024 Annual Focus on Tenure event. Introduction from Provost Jill Arensdorf Paul Adams, Claire Nickerson, and Tara Phelps-Durr share Definitions and Department […]

Beginning of the Semester Checklist

August 7, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

The following guidelines can be used as a checklist for preparing Blackboard courses for future semesters. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Blackboard Support via chat, tickets, or phone at […]

Instructors Choice for Blackboard Ultra

August 5, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

This Fall (2024) all Blackboard courses have been created in “Instructor’s Choice”. This means that your course shells will initially appear in Blackboard original format. When you open your course shell you will see the […]

Am I in Blackboard Original or Blackboard Ultra?

April 23, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

Navigating Between Blackboard Original and Blackboard Ultra Fort Hays State University initiated its transition to Blackboard Ultra starting in 2019. Initially, this transition brought about noticeable changes, particularly affecting the login experience for all users. […]

Enhancing Your Online Course with AI Features in Blackboard Ultra

April 23, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

As faculty members at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), you’re constantly striving to improve your courses, making them more engaging, user-friendly, and effective. With the transition from Blackboard Original to Blackboard Ultra, you now have […]

Upgrading Your Blackboard Course to Ultra: A Step-by-Step Guide

April 23, 2024 Danielle Reilley 0

Transitioning from the traditional Blackboard to Ultra may seem daunting, but the switch is straightforward with some notable changes. To convert your course to Ultra, adhere to these steps: 2. Navigate to the top right […]

Faculty Development

FHSU Syllabus Template

July 25, 2023 Danielle Reilley 0

Download Here! Click on this button to see the updated 07/2024 FHSU Syllabus Template. Click Here The slides below demonstrate the important components that should be included in a well-structured syllabus. White Yellow Geometric Business […]

The Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy as a Framework for Writing Learning Objectives

March 21, 2023 Danielle Reilley 0

Learning objectives are important in online courses as they play the role of road maps for students. With learning objectives in mind, students can direct their learning efforts reasonably and monitor their own learning progress […]

Inclusive Teaching and Course Design

March 13, 2023 Danielle Reilley 0

Why Inclusive Teaching and Course Design? No matter the medium of learning, whether online or in person, students should feel a sense of inclusion and sense of belonging within his/her coursework. The full student experience […]

2025 Annual Focus on Tenure Event

September 29, 2025 0

Click HERE to watch the recording of the 2025 Annual Focus on Tenure Event from the panelists:

What’s New in Ultra: September 2025 “TILTEd”

September 12, 2025 0

The September 2025 Blackboard Ultra release (3900.125) is one of the most impactful to date, delivering enhancements across instructional design, grading, assessment, communication, and accessibility. Here are the highlights from this month’s episode of What’s […]

What’s New in Ultra: August 2025 “TILTEd”

August 18, 2025 0

The August 2025 Blackboard Ultra release (3900.123) focuses on visual enhancements, accessibility upgrades, and smarter tools for communication and course management. In case you missed our latest podcast episode, here’s a breakdown of the key […]

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