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Attend Live Demos for Faculty of the Virtual Lab Platform
As a reminder, the USM OnTrack initiative is covering the costs of using Labster this year as part of their commitment to supporting faculty. There is no cost to UMBC or to students to use...
September 29, 2020
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7:31 PM
Congratulations!
Jack Malone is retiring from DoIT AV Services. When he arrived on campus on September 10, 2001, this was going to be "just a job," but it turned out to be much more. Jack became an informal mentor...
September 25, 2020
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12:26 PM
Currently supports Original courses only
The beta release of a new Chromebook extension for Respondus LockDown Browser is currently available for assessments in Original Blackboard courses. This version of the Chromebook extension also...
September 25, 2020
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10:23 AM
Custom solution works in both Ultra & Original courses
Group management is one of the most important tools in a Blackboard course. For large courses, group management is a critical component of assigning students to groups and managing engagement or...
September 18, 2020
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12:25 PM
Webex Meetings breakout sessions now available!
Cisco released an update to the Webex Meetings application to include Breakout Sessions within your Meetings. Here you can find information describing the features, roles, and a guide to using...
September 17, 2020
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2:12 PM
Attend a product overview and demo on 9/30 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Overview and Demo: Using Ally to Provide Accessible Content Wednesday, September 30 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please attend an overview of Ally, Blackboard’s accessibility software...
September 14, 2020
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4:07 PM
Recommendations for enhancing traditionally taught courses
USM OnTrack is continuing to support adoption of Labster for online courses. Please see below recommended resources for enhancing traditionally taught courses with Labster below: A...
September 8, 2020
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7:06 PM
New online resources to help identify and address challenges
USM OnTrack WEBSITE New Online Resources: Understanding Students’ Readiness to Learn Last spring’s move to emergency remote teaching may impact how ready students are to learn coming into...
September 8, 2020
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6:59 PM
Attend this Virtual Session on 10/2 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.!
USM OnTrack would like to invite you to attend a virtual workshop on Academic Integrity in Online Learning. Register Now: https://forms.gle/9jJDwzCFeMq26WhKA Responding to Academic...
September 8, 2020
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6:30 PM
Enhancements to Collaborate, gradebook & announcement tools
Password protection and automated feedback are two assessment tools coming to Ultra in September. These valuable features enhance the instructor's ability to secure assessments and provide...
August 31, 2020
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1:28 PM