SP2023 Instructional Technology Update

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:41:13 -0500
doit-news, sp2023

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HEADLINES

What's New

Students' Interest Shifts Toward Hybrid and Online Learning

Faculty and student satisfaction with Ultra exceeds 85%

Top 5 departments that have adopted Ultra

National Distance Learning Week Recap: Faculty, Staff, Students Discuss Online Learning

Three Faculty Earn QM Certification in FA2022

Poll Everywhere Pilot Continues for SP2023

Tip: How to limit [remote] cheating in [in-class] Poll Everywhere activities

Instructional Technology Welcomes Ben Amudzi to Team

Training & Professional Development (recording archive)

Ultra Essentials: Jan 23-27 (every day at noon; recordings available)

Class Synchronous Web Conferencing Demo for Faculty (Jan 24 & Jan 26)

Quality Matters Impact Program - Call to Participate

In Case You Missed It: Recordings & Tips

Accessibility Essentials: Make Online Courses Accessible

Course Prep Checklists

Tips to Wrap Up Your Blackboard Course for the Semester

Effective Practices for Delivering Blackboard Tests

Tips to Get Your Blackboard Course Ready for Next Semester

Other DoIT & UMBC News

2022-23 Learning Analytics Mini Grant Recipients Announced

All Students Required to Enroll in Duo by End of AY 2022-23

Blackboard courses created on November 29, 2022

Collin Sullivan to be "On Loan" to DPS