Updates for
Wednesday,
March 26, 2025
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AI that enhances productivity, teaching, and learningThe Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at UMBC is committed to providing access to cutting-edge technologies that enhance productivity, teaching, learning, research, and work. We are...
Tuesday,
March 25, 2025
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APR10Sponsored by Grand River Solutions3:00 PM · OnlineWhen asking an instructor to design course content accessibly, the first answer they frequently get is “I have never had a student who needed it, why should I?” or they respond with “disability...0 comments
Thursday,
March 20, 2025
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DoIT Security Department has a new name!Good afternoon, The Division of Information Technology is updating the DoIT Security department name! We officially changed the department name to Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust. This...
Wednesday,
March 19, 2025
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MAR25Sponsored by the Chronicle for Higher Education2:00 PM · OnlineIn a 2024 Chronicle survey, 86 percent of administrators agreed with the statement: “Generative artificial intelligence tools offer an opportunity for higher education to improve how it educates,...0 comments
Friday,
March 14, 2025
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MAR27Sponsored by Respondus & Anthology2:00 PM · OnlineIn this fast-paced session with Anthology and Respondus, learn about the latest innovations in exam integrity and online proctoring for Blackboard exams. The newest features for Respondus Monitor...0 comments -
MAY30Discover how AI tools support course preparation1:00 PM · OnlineDiscover how to leverage Custom GPT for personalized learning scenarios and image AI tools for captivating visuals. In this free webinar from Quality Matters, explore strategies for creating...0 comments -
MAY21Learn how Quality Matters benefits student learning3:00 PM · OnlineBorn between approximately 1997 and 2012, Generation Z now dominates our college campuses, including the online classroom. These digital natives are comfortable texting, playing a game, and...0 comments
Tuesday,
March 11, 2025
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MAR25Sponsored by Western Interstate Commission for HED (WICHE)2:00 PM · OnlineAs artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into educational settings and practices, it offers both opportunities and challenges. Join this webinar to explore the intersection of...0 comments -
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Friday,
March 7, 2025
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November 29, 1953 ~ February 25, 2025Recently, we were saddened to learn that Dr. Zane Berge, a long-time professor of Education at UMBC, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was 71. Both nationally and here at UMBC, Dr.... -
Sharing for AwarenessWe're sharing information about a recent phone and email scam to raise awareness across our campus community. Multiple scammers posing as a 'Shipping' and 'Billing' department targeted a UMBC...
Thursday,
March 6, 2025
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MAR31Explore this exciting session on MS Teams12:00 PM · OnlineJoin our workshop as we explore Microsoft Teams and learn how to communicate, collaborate, and utilize our integration with Blackboard to create a seamless and interactive learning environment for...14 Going · 0 comments -
Thank you for providing critical support for instructorsWe are proud to announce that Josh Abrams has been awarded the DoIT Gritty Award for his critical support of instructors and colleagues in the Instructional Technology team. The Gritty Award is... -
Improvements to discussion formatting & AI image renderingIn March, Ultra's update includes two new course reports, an exciting rubric enhancement requested by faculty, and improvements to the AI Course Design Assistant. Located on the Analytics page,... -
MAR25Learn how to create meetings and support student engagement12:00 PM · OnlineAre you new to Google Meet? Join this session to learn how to get started with this video conferencing tool for teaching, office hours, or meetings. The following topics will be covered:...13 Going
Wednesday,
March 5, 2025
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Read more about DoIT’s PMO!Latest Project Report:We are excited to share our latest project report, which covers key projects completed from September 2024 to January 2025. This bi-annual report provides an overview of the...
Friday,
February 28, 2025
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MAR7Sponsored by Quality Matters2:00 PM · OnlineGenerative AI tools have revolutionized content creation, making it faster and more efficient than ever. But AI’s potential extends far beyond just speed — it has the power to fundamentally...0 comments -
MAR11Sponsored by Anthology11:00 AM · OnlineDiscover how inclusive design and innovation drive better student learning experiences. Join industry experts for an insightful discussion on accessibility in education. This interactive...0 comments
Wednesday,
February 26, 2025
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The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and the Center for Scalable Data and Computational Science (ScaleS) are collaborating to better facilitate research at UMBC that could benefit from... -
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 8th. While many of...
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