Blackboard Ultra: Advanced Tests, Respondus Lockdown, Exceptions, Overall Grades and Weighted Grades (Online)

This online session will explain how to use Lockdown Browser. It will also explore automatically marked question types and ways to increase test integrity through the Test Settings. Further, you will learn to schedule individual student assessments with Exceptions. Finally, you will learn about setting up your weighted Grades using the Overall Grade.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this online session, you will learn how to use the following tools in Blackboard Ultra: Lockdown Browser, Test Integrity, Exceptions, Overall Grades
Workshop Facilitators:
Paul Courville has worked with Adult Learners and Professional Development since 2007. He began working with Forestry Professionals teaching new technology and computerized recording techniques for field data collection. He then moved on to work with Student Accessibility Services in 2011, where he supported learners by teaching new assistive technology that helped their learning journey. For the past four years, Paul has been supporting Faculty and Students with the transition to Blackboard Ultra and teaching Faculty about ways to maximize the tools within the LMS.
Chris Bird has been supporting staff, faculty, and students at Nipissing University since January 2011, when he began his career with University Technology Services (UTS). In 2016, he transitioned into the role of Learning Systems Technologist, where he has since specialized in course development, learning management system (LMS) support, instructional design, and faculty training. Chris is dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning experiences through innovative technologies and collaborative support, helping educators effectively engage students in both in-person and digital environments.