The January 2026 - 4000.6 release is robust with features in seven areas:
- Instructional design;
- Tests and assignments;
- Gradebook;
- Learner progression and personalized experience;
- Integrations;
- Blackboard core; and
- Premium
These improvements impact instructors, students, and administrators. Some features do require administrative action.
All Users
Instructors:
- View activity log for Automations
- Grades Journey: Validate grades before submission, approval, or extract
- Grades Journey: Prevent manual extraction of unapproved grades
- Usability improvements for Document Block Layout
- Expanded question options for true/false
- Improved Gradebook download option
- Improved performance for large multiple choice or multiple answer tests
Instructors and Students:
- Enhanced multiple choice and multiple answer workflow
- Video Studio – Use knowledge checks for videos
- Video Studio – Download video for offline use
- Video Studio – Edit description
- Video Studio – Bulk edit speaker names in video transcripts
Administrators
- Granular control of Achievements for Ultra via Institutional Hierarchy
- Grade Export: Email a grade extract summary list
Instructors and Administrators: