The deadline for requesting software to be included in our physical labs, virtual labs, and classrooms is approaching. Software requests for Summer and Fall 2019 are due by May 1 (Summer deadline...
April 4, 2019
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11:15 AM
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Phased rollout of Bb Ultra better supports campus e-Learning
Earlier this week the Provost and Deans agreed to a DoIT proposal to go forward with a broad investment in instructional technology support staff, software tools and training stipends for faculty....
April 4, 2019
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8:06 AM
Two new reports have been added to the REX Guided Reports. Both reports can be accessed by going to rex.umbc.edu, clicking on 'Guided Reports', then navigating to the folder Student Records and...
March 25, 2019
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Learn first-hand how to remove the barriers to web content
Interested in web accessibility and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)? Here's a good opportunity to participate in a MOOC: Introduction...
March 15, 2019
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Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals - Submit by 3/22/19
The deadline to submit a proposal for the Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative 2019 High-impact OER Mini-Grant Program has been extended by one week to Friday, March 22,...
March 15, 2019
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1:17 PM
Build inclusive environment for all student learning styles
To support UMBC’s ongoing commitment to a more inclusive campus, DoIT is pleased to introduce a new tool called Ally into Ultra courses to help improve the accessibility of course content in...
March 13, 2019
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11:35 AM
Check out this Free Coursera MOOC!
Free Coursera MOOC - Learn the Basics of Developing an Inclusive & Accessible Course This 5 week course provides instruction and strategies to support you in developing a course that is...
March 11, 2019
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10:32 AM
On Friday, March 1, 2019, DoIT's Instructional Technology Team held its 4th annual TechFest. As part of TechFest, participants were asked to complete evaluation surveys for each of the three...
March 8, 2019
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10:09 AM
Learn about open educational resources and adoption in USM
Register for a M.O.S.T. Regional Forum on OER in Higher Education Are you new to open educational resources (OER) and interested in learning how to adopt or scale OER in your course or across...
March 5, 2019
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1:42 PM
OFAS Utilizes DocuSign to Expedite the Financial Aid Process
For months now, newly accepted students have been facing the important decision of where to attend college. For most, one of the biggest factors will be how much money they are able to secure in...
February 27, 2019
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10:35 AM