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
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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
We are thrilled to announce that Erica D'Eramo is joining us as the new Director of Communications and Outreach for DoIT and will report to Jack Suess, VP of IT. Erica comes to us from the Center...
August 19, 2024
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11:11 AM
Alternate synchronous tools include Google, Microsoft, Webex
After many years of use, UMBC’s license for Class Collaborate (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) will end on July 31, 2025. As one of our longest licensed tools, Collaborate provided synchronous...
August 15, 2024
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11:32 AM
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, September 14th. While many of...
August 14, 2024
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1:58 PM
Streamlined access to courses and activities
Update: This feature is postponed by the vendor to allow UMBC to review and verify functionality. Additional information about availability will be provided to the campus as soon as possible. In...
August 13, 2024
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12:45 PM
Leverage AI to provide inclusive resources for students
Recent updates to federal guidelines for digital accessibility underscore the critical need for educators to ensure that all course materials are accessible to every student. One of the most...
August 13, 2024
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9:26 AM
Join a virtual or drop-in session
It’s a new academic year and time to prepare your Blackboard course. The Ultra course copy tool simplifies the transfer of course materials, whether from Original or Ultra, into a new course site....
August 7, 2024
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9:14 AM
Follow discussions, anonymous forms & converted tests
Whether you're preparing your first Ultra course or updating existing content, the latest features released in August are designed to streamline your teaching experience. The Ultra Document is...
August 5, 2024
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10:58 AM
Student Enrollments Processed on July 31, 2024
Blackboard course shells for FA2024 were created on May 13, 2024 per our previous announcement to support faculty preparation for Ultra in advance of the fall semester. Student enrollments, as...
August 2, 2024
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12:11 PM