The November 2025 release introduces several helpful enhancements designed to make teaching, grading, and course management more efficient. These updates focus on time-saving tools and improved navigation within Ultra courses.
🧮 Bulk Edit Question Points in Tests
Managing assessments just got easier! You can now update point values for multiple questions at once, helping you save valuable time when setting up or adjusting tests.
- Select all or specific questions
- Filter by question type (e.g., True/False, Multiple Choice)
- Apply the same point value across multiple questions in one go
💡 Perfect for standardising question weights or quickly correcting values after creating a test.
📊 Improved Navigation in the Gradebook
Grading workflows are now smoother and more intuitive. From the Gradebook grid, you’ll notice new 👁️ “View Submission” icons and options across a range of activity types, including:
- Assignments
- Tests
- Discussions
- Journals
These visual and menu improvements make it faster to access student work and more consistent across all graded items.
💬 Spend less time clicking through menus — and more time giving feedback.
📂 Include Hidden Items in Gradebook Downloads
When downloading your Gradebook for offline use, you now have more control over what’s included. You can choose whether to include hidden columns, giving you full flexibility in managing and reviewing your grading data.
- Work with all grade data at once
- Maintain visibility into hidden items for moderation or record-keeping
- Customise your offline grading sheets for better organisation
🏁 Summary of What’s New
| 🧠 Feature | 🌟 What It Improves |
|---|---|
| Bulk Edit Test Points | Faster, more consistent grading setup |
| Improved Gradebook Navigation | Quicker access to submissions and grading views |
| Include Hidden Items in Downloads | Greater control over exported grade data |
🧭 What This Means for You
These updates continue to refine and modernise the Blackboard experience at the University of Dundee, improving teaching, grading, and course management more effective.
📘 To explore more features or support, visit My Dundee Help Guides.
📝 Release notes: Blackboard Release notes
💬 Need help? Contact the Educational Development Team via Help4U.