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Findings based on Bb's "course archetypes" research
Earlier this year, Blackboard released a “course archetype” system administrator’s tool that allows institutions to see how the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) software is being used...
December 11, 2018
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11:23 PM
Blackboard course shells for WT2019 and SP2019 were created on November 29, 2018. The Ultra Course Preview setting is enabled in both WT2019 and SP2019 courses. This tool allows faculty to...
December 11, 2018
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10:55 AM
Multiple opportunities for training, support, outreach
Training and support are essential components of a successful transition to the Ultra Experience. This past summer, about 30 faculty and staff attended the Ultra Experience Boot Camp, one of...
November 12, 2018
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3:17 PM
Five steps to planning your Ultra roadmap
During the FA2018 semester, UMBC faculty are invited to explore how their current (or “Original”) courses will convert to the Ultra Experience. The Ultra Course Preview conversion tool allows you...
October 5, 2018
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12:35 PM
UMBC Blackboard 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 Help tab inside...
August 27, 2018
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3:37 PM
Save time & stay connect with students!
Escape your office, save some trees, and head to the coffee shop for a nice latte. Then pull out your iPad because mobile grading for Blackboard assignments is here! If you have a virtual pile...
August 27, 2018
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3:28 PM
Almost everything needed to know about the new Blackboard!
About thirty faculty and staff attended two boot camps focused on the new Blackboard course interface before the FA2018 semester started. Informed by a SP18 Ultra experience faculty pilot, the...
August 27, 2018
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3:28 PM
Review enhancements & features in the Ultra Experience
If you’ve been away all summer, you might notice there’s something very different about Blackboard. UMBC’s learning management system was updated in late May to the Ultra Experience featuring a...
August 22, 2018
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8:07 AM
Enhancements improve display & sorting of courses
An upcoming enhancement to the Course list page will provide term-specific subsections and a new filter to help users quickly organize and locate courses. This update will be applied to UMBC’s...
July 31, 2018
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11:48 AM
Engage students with personalized audio or video feedback
A new feedback tool in Blackboard allows faculty to embed short audio or video messages to students about their submissions through the grade center. Students can then watch or listen to...
July 26, 2018
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11:45 AM