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System supports research in analyzing polar ice caps & more!
Broadening UMBCs Data Storage footprint to Advance Scientific Research and Discovery Purpose: The Retriever Research Storage System, R-RSTOR, will enable UMBC researchers to address important...
September 12, 2024
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2:22 PM
Course Design Best Practices in Ultra - Part 1 of 2
This article focuses on ways to leverage features in Ultra to ensure your course is designed to optimize student learning and ensure students feel welcome and prepared, especially at the start of...
September 11, 2024
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4:37 PM
Faster Wi-Fi and 2,500+ access points
The Residential Life office (RL) and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have partnered to implement a brand-new wireless system for on-campus residents. Providing technology...
September 11, 2024
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11:35 AM
All departmental phones have been converted!
The Division of Information Technology is excited to announce that it has completed the migration of all main campus phones to our new phone system. Beginning in 2020, the project was accelerated...
September 9, 2024
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3:43 PM
Dance History course offers inclusive, equitable curriculum
Jill Vasbinder, adjunct faculty, Department of Dance (Dance Appreciation, Dance History) has created an Open Educational Resource (OER) dance history course as a recipient of the 2023 Maryland...
September 9, 2024
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10:58 AM
Wireless issues will be fixed on Sunday between 8pm-10pm
DoIT has been made aware of two problems in the academic building wireless system that may be impacting users’ ability to connect. The new Residence Hall Wi-Fi has not been impacted. The...
September 6, 2024
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3:55 PM
Grading overview, activity log, new feedback for students
The latest release of Ultra enhancements comes two weeks into the fall 24 semester, bringing formative knowledge checks to Ultra Documents, a redesigned course landing page, and a new learner...
August 29, 2024
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9:33 AM
New Eduroam Certificate Update
On Monday, August 19th, DoIT updated the certificate for the eduroam Wi-Fi network at UMBC to enhance security and privacy. This certificate must be updated annually. If you see a message on...
August 28, 2024
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9:08 AM
The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard...
August 20, 2024
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3:46 PM
Design change aims to increase support for creating content
Anthology has announced that in early September, the Ultra course landing page will be redesigned to focus content on the left and course actions on the right. This change emphasizes Anthology’s...
August 20, 2024
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1:05 PM