Hello all. On Thursday, March 19th starting at 2pm LDAP-master and Webadmin will be taken down for system maintenance. During this time account creations and password changes will be...
As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure will be conducting its quarterly patching of systems. While many of the systems will be patched without any service...
Hybrid/Online Course Redesign for Summer and Winter Courses
If you've considered converting an traditional, face-to-face course for either hybrid or fully online delivery, 2015 could very well be your year! We will be seeking a second cohort for the...
The achievements tool allows instructors to create opportunities for students to earn recognition for their accomplishments in courses. Instructors can designate criteria for issuing rewards to...
The My Academic Progress (MAP) system served the needs of UMBC’s Advising Community for ~15 years. In the early 1990s, DoIT along with the Registrars Office sought to better meet the needs of the...
Faculty who plan to use clickers for instruction during the Fall 2015 semester will need to have device order(s) submitted to the Bookstore no later than Friday, March 27, 2015. This deadline...
Blackboard Collaborate can help maintain academic continuity
After inclement weather canceled three morning classes, Dr. Anne Spence knew she had to find an alternate way to meet with her freshman engineering students before the next snow event. “I was...
Winterize your course for Mother Nature's drop-in visit
In the event of heavy snow or other emergency when classes cannot meet, UMBC faculty can choose from several tools and technologies to support teaching and learning. Online delivery methods offer...
Sometimes it’s just easier to show than tell. Using TechSmith Relay, faculty can capture and narrate the content displayed on their computers and then publish an online “screencast” video tutorial...