Updates for
Thursday,
March 27, 2025
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APR24Featuring PowerPoint, Google Slides, Adobe Acrobat2:00 PM · OnlineAre you new to creating accessible presentations? Join this session to learn how to get started with creating accessible presentations using MS PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Adobe Acrobat. In...4 Going · 0 comments -
APR9Featuring MS Word, Google Docs, Ultra Docs, Adobe Acrobat12:00 PM · OnlineAre you new to creating accessible documents?Join this session to learn how to create accessible documents using MS Word, Google Docs, Blackboard Ultra, and Adobe Acrobat. We will also share best...3 Going · 0 comments -
APR22Find or fix content and offer students alternative formats2:00 PM · OnlineLearn about Ally, a tool in Blackboard Ultra that scans content created in the course and offers instructors remediation support to improve accessibility. In this session we highlight Ally’s...1 Going · 0 comments -
MAY5Create gradebook categories, calculate grades, drop scores12:00 PM · OnlineAre you ready to supercharge your gradebook management before final exams begin? Join us in this 45-minute Ultra webinar, where we’ll dive into the key aspects of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook ...3 Going · 0 comments -
MAY12Learn about the latest updates & features in Ultra courses12:00 PM · OnlineUltra offers a new, refreshed teaching and learning experience for Blackboard courses. Redesigned from the ground up, Ultra is responsive, mobile-friendly, and student-centered. Join this...7 Going · 0 comments -
Hi everyone, I'm writing to give a brief update on the status of a few projects related to the UMBC HPCF and Research Computing. System Status The new chip HPC is still in its “soft...
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 -
MAR10
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,...
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