Where do pronouns appear in Blackboard courses?
Pronouns will be released to Blackboard for Summer 2023 courses. Learn more about using pronouns (pdf).
All Users
Areas of Blackboard | Example |
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User profile
NOTE: Pronouns are set via myUMBC profile, not Blackboard. This information is passed to Blackboard when a user’s account is created or the pronoun is selected/updated. A pronoun is not required. If a pronoun is left blank, no information is passed to Blackboard in this field. | Pronouns appear in the user's profile |
Ultra Courses
Pronouns will be visible in these Ultra course locations:
Area of Ultra Course | Example |
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Roster (see image 1)
| Image 1: Pronouns appear under the user's name and pronunciation (if set by the student). The course roster is visible to instructors, TA, and graders. |
Groups (see image 2)
Group Assessments
Peer Review
| Image 2: Pronouns appear under the user's name in a group membership. |
Discussions (see image 3)
Messages
| Image 3: Pronouns appear under the user's name in the discussion board. |
Gradebook (see images 4)
| Image 4: Pr |