Wednesday,
May 14, 2025
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Note: The following tip was shared as part of a 2/18/25 Faculty Development Center workshop, "Encouraging Academic Integrity in the Era of AI." Please feel free to adapt and make it your own.... -
A brief (8 min) orientation and refresherAs part of UMBC’s data warehouse migration to HelioCampus, the Data Management Committee’s “Training & Outreach” working group has published a brief (8 min) video orientation on why and how to... -
All faculty and staff are eligibleThe Division of Information Technology (DoIT), in partnership with the Office of the Provost, invites UMBC faculty members to submit proposals for the 2025 Learning Analytics (LA) Mini Grants....
Tuesday,
April 29, 2025
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Updated assessment setting & discussion enhancementsThe May 2025 Ultra release delivers several meaningful updates that improve how faculty assess student work, support engagement, and manage course tools. From expanded rubric options to accessible...
Friday,
April 25, 2025
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New Process To Request Merged Course ShellsBlackboard course shells for Summer 2025 were created on April 24, 2025. All Summer 2025 courses listed in the UMBC Schedule of Classes (SOC), regardless of designation as lecture, lab, etc, or...
Thursday,
April 17, 2025
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JUN5Full-day hands-on workshop for staff content creators9:00 AM · Engineering : 102This full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is designed for UMBC staff who create and manage digital content. Through practical sessions and real-world examples, you'll learn how to make your...12 Going · 0 comments -
JUN4Full day hands-on workshop for faculty content creators9:00 AM · Engineering : 102Join us for a full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp designed specifically for faculty! Through guided practice and collaborative activities, you'll learn best practices for digital...11 Going · 0 comments -
MAY28Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC)1:00 PM · OnlineIn an era where inclusivity is essential to educational success, AI offers powerful tools to help educators create more accessible, equitable, and engaging learning environments. This interactive...0 comments
Tuesday,
April 15, 2025
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MAY7Your voice matters! Share your Ultra journey with us!12:00 PM · Engineering : 102Join Instructional Technology for a hybrid listening session where we invite you to share your experiences, insights, and suggestions about Blackboard Ultra. This is a space for open dialogue...16 Going · 0 comments
Monday,
April 14, 2025
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Advance educational excellence and affordabilityThe 2025 M.O.S.T. Grant Cycle We hope that you would consider submitting a proposal either for an individual faculty or institutional grant supported by the Maryland Open Source Textbook... -
APR28Sponsored by the Chronicle of Higher Education2:00 PM · OnlineVirtual teaching assistants can help students with specific questions, discuss program material, and even act as a tutor. And this is only scratching the surface. In spite of the many...0 comments
Friday,
April 11, 2025
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Panopto assignments not passing to Blackboard gradebookPanopto has reported an issue affecting the accurate passing of grades from Panopto assignments to Blackboard's gradebook. Some grades for both quizzes and video progress are not being reported...
Thursday,
April 10, 2025
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APR29Sponsored by Northwest Higher Ed Accessible Technology2:00 PM · OnlineAs artificial intelligence continues to evolve, higher education institutions are exploring how these tools can support academic quality, streamline course development, and enhance the student...0 comments
Tuesday,
April 8, 2025
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APR15Building interactive, accessible, & engaging online content12:00 PM · OnlineCourseArc is a digital content creation tool that encourages the design of interactive, accessible, and engaging online content. CourseArc is available to UMBC faculty for the ability to integrate...8 Going · 1 comment
Monday,
April 7, 2025
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Older browser versions may not be supported in BlackboardFollowing the April 2025 Blackboard release, some Blackboard users reported issues (e.g., blank screen, spinning wheel) with Blackboard access. Unsupported browser versions were identified as the...
Thursday,
April 3, 2025
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MAY212:00 PM · Engineering : 102Resources: Webex recording (UMBC login req'd) Presentation slides Anonymous feedback form In this presentation, Rebecca Williams (CSEE) shares results and insights from ongoing work...20 Going · 0 comments -
MAY1Learn what’s changing -- and why it matters2:00 PM · Engineering : 102Starting Summer 2025, DoIT is introducing a new Blackboard course creation and enrollment process designed to improve roster accuracy, streamline course management, and lay the groundwork for...24 Going · 0 comments -
New Process To Be Piloted SU25To address current and future Blackboard (Bb) system administration issues and opportunities, DoIT will be changing how all Bb courses are automatically created and enrolled. Specifically, the new...
Tuesday,
April 1, 2025
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New learning object repository designed for flexible contentThe April release introduce several new features aimed at improving content management, grading flexibility, and student feedback tracking. Instructors and students can now print Ultra Documents... -
APR11A new webinar series from Blackboard / Anthology12:00 PM · OnlineThe Anthology Innovative Educator Series provides a platform for faculty to explore the latest trends in digital pedagogy, collaborate on actionable solutions, and elevate the learning experience...0 comments
