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Steps to reopening a course for one or few students
When instructors have determined that a student needs extended time to access a Blackboard course for reasons related to illness, to submit work for an Incomplete, prepare for exams, or gather...
June 20, 2023
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11:12 AM
Leverage AI to create new experiences for your students
During the summer break, educators might use this time to refine their course designs and explore innovative technologies. One such technology is ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by...
June 15, 2023
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9:34 AM
Options support bulk Ultra course creation and conversion
Given UMBC will be migrating to Ultra by the start of Winter 2025, five more departments will fully adopt Ultra for Fall 2023, The following departments join Theater and Gender, Women's, +...
May 18, 2023
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12:46 PM
Two more faculty satisfy rigorous peer review process
Two additional faculty have earned Quality Matters (QM) certification of their online or hybrid courses during the Spring 2023 semester following peer reviews as part of theQuality Matters Impact...
May 16, 2023
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10:53 AM
Optimize your success with multiple Ultra resources
As UMBC gears up to fully adopt Blackboard Ultra by the Spring 2025 term, multiple training and support resources are available to help instructors become familiar with Ultra and successfully...
May 1, 2023
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3:53 PM
Supported tools to address your high stakes assessment needs
As technology continues to advance, traditional classroom practices are enhanced with technologies. In-class assessments that used to take up valuable time are often administered through...
April 10, 2023
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8:57 AM
Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey
Instructional Technology is pleased to offer the following Ultra workshops in March: March 2 (12 PM) - Ultra Essentials IV - Tests & Assignments March 7 (12 PM) Ultra Essentials V - Grading...
February 27, 2023
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12:52 PM
Resources, training & tips for your Ultra journey
Note: This self-paced course has been retired due to changes in available resources from Blackboard. We encourage faculty interested in Ultra training to access the following resources: Attend...
February 22, 2023
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12:02 PM
FA2024 to be last term DoIT supports Bb Original
In support of a common learning experience for students and faculty, and in consultation with the Faculty Senate Computer Policy Committee (CPC) last semester, UMBC will complete the Blackboard...
February 17, 2023
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12:20 PM
Focus on assessment, grading, content, learner analytics
Over the last year, Ultra received more than 150 enhancements and new features to strengthen and improve the new course for faculty and students. At the first quarter roadmap for 2023, the Ultra...
February 14, 2023
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2:44 PM