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MyBeckett Ultra | step by step guides for staff
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MyBeckett Ultra at a glance
- Ultra is a new, streamlined MyBeckett view, optimised for easier navigation, accessibility and mobile use. The upgrade is due to complete by summer 2026
- University‑wide communications outlining benefits, next steps, and the project timeline are available on the MyBeckett Ultra Upgrade FAQ page
- Watch the preview Ultra in the video
- Enrol yourself onto our self-paced training modules and join a webinar via Eventbrite
- For support with existing Ultra modules or project queries, email DigitalLearning@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Keep an eye on updates and known issues by visiting the What's New and What's Changed page
- Any MyBeckett modules in the older "Original" view will become read-only on 31 December 2026
MyBeckett Ultra Staff Guides
Below is a selection of Ultra guides to get you started. Please be aware that if directed to Blackboard's guidance that the language will differ from MyBeckett, for example Blackboard uses the term Courses instead of Modules and Organizations instead of Communities.
Basics & Navigation
- Accessibility in Ultra
- Batch edit content items
- Creating events with the calendar
- Enrol more instructors on an Ultra module
- Self enrol on a module or community
- Module settings: Module & Community visibility | Class register visibility
- Using Communities to interact with students (Blackboard guide)
- Navigation and changing the Module Banner
Content Creation
- AI Design Assistant in Ultra
- Copy content
- Creating module content
- Export and Import module content
- Learning Modules: create structured learning
- Release Conditions
- Using the Text Editor
Other Content & Tools
- Add an online reading list to your Ultra module
- Learning Object Repository
- Panopto Videos: including add Folder and Rollover (copy)
- Progress Tracking and Analytics
- Analytics part two - Module Activity and question analysis
- Use the Achievements tool to create digital badges for your module
School / Subject specific content
- Create a Clinical Key Student link (Nursing)
Choose your Assessment tool, if you need help please check our guide to supported assessment tools and feedback mapping diagram and guidance on Multimedia submissions.
