BLACKBOARD ULTRA BASE NAVIGATION: COURSE MESSAGES
The new Blackboard Ultra system replaces the Send Email function with Messages. What does this mean for you going forward?
Now, in your Blackboard course, you'll see Send Message (instead of Send Email). Messages can be accessed via the Blackboard homepage via the Messages link or in each course by clicking on Send Message.
Messages on Homepage
Send Message in Course
Viewing and Sending Messages
1. A red dot will indicate if a new unread message has been received.
2. Select the link to the course to view the unread message.
Select the Inbox link to view the unread message.
Creating a Message
Selecting Message Recipients
1. Press the To, Cc or Bcc button to open up the Recipients box.
2. Select Recipients: A list of all users in the course site appears in the column on the left. Click on the desired recipient. Use the Control Key or Command Key to select multiple recipients.
3. Click on the > button to move the selected users into the Recipients column.
4. Selected Recipients: Selected recipients will appear in the right column.