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July 2025
Add captions to image blocks in Ultra documents
Instructors can now add captions above or below image blocks in Documents. Captions provide context and support understanding, helping students engage more deeply with visual content.
Note: This only applies to images added by choosing the Image block option:
To determine if you can add captions, check if there is three dots available as explained in the two images below:
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Take note that if you decide to add captions to images, then add all your images using the image block otherwise it will be inconsistent if some images have captions and others not. Always consider applying good design principles consistently.
Who viewed the announcement?
Instructors can now verify which students have marked an announcement as viewed.
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Click on the linked numbers.
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You can either apply a filter or
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You can sort on the status.
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Select the student you want to send a message to.
Grading group assignment navigation
Reviewing and grading group submissions is now more efficient with the addition of Previous and Next navigation controls. Instructors can efficiently move between group submissions using header bar controls, creating a smoother grading experience with fewer clicks.
Retroactively assign achievements to students
Achievements can now be awarded after an assessment is created or completed. Instructors can use them more flexibly to recognize student progress. Students automatically receive any Achievements they’ve earned, no matter when they were added. This update empowers instructors to use Achievements more dynamically and ensures students are recognized for their accomplishments.
Instructor Activity Page
The Activity page for instructors in Blackboard has been updated. Previously, the Activity page featured only the activity stream, which provided a chronological overview of course activity and upcoming events. Our latest update, developed in close collaboration with our global learning community, addresses the challenges instructors faced in managing a large number of courses. This update makes course management easier and more efficient.
- Number of activities to grade.
- Number of students with alerts.
- If there are unread messages in the course it will also be indicated with a number.
Note: This view is only available to instructors. Students will still only see individual activities, not full course listings on this page.
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