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  <Title>End of Semester Sprint Offers Customized Consults to Faculty</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The end of semester is a busy time of year for everyone, especially faculty. Instructional Technology will host <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=end-of-semester-sprint" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">three 90-minute sprint sessions on Wednesday, December 11, 2019</a> for faculty to walk-in and request a customized consult on any number of topics including:</div><div><ul><li><span>Preparing for Ultra: Plan your course roadmap to optimize your transition to the new course interface.</span></li><li><span>Tuning up your Blackboard gradebook: Create columns, drop scores, check calculations, verify weighted totals, etc.</span></li><li><span>Delivering &amp; configuring virtual tests: Create online tests and promote academic integrity in online testing using Bb and Respondus Lockdown Browser. </span></li><li><span>Conquering your end of semester “to do” list:: Export your gradebook, archive your course, plan for the next term, etc.</span></li><li><span>Checking your course materials for accessibility: Use Ally to check your accessibility meters and review alternative formats. </span></li><li><span>Recording &amp; sharing videos with Panopto: Flip your classroom &amp; prepare lectures.</span></li><li><span>Planning for snow days: Schedule, deliver &amp; record virtual classes with Collaborate.</span></li></ul><span>Or <a href="https://forms.gle/unqta2Q84EhMQ3N1A" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">take our survey</a>: Let us know about your topics and questions.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>The December 11 sprint will <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=end-of-semester-sprint" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">across three timeslots</a>:</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/77614" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sprint 1</a> - 10 AM - 11:30 AM</span></div><div><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/77616" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sprint 2</a> - 12 PM - 1:30 PM </span><span>Meet UMBC’s </span><span>comfort pup, Chip!</span></div><div><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/77617" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sprint 3</a> - 2 PM - 3:30 PM</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><div>We encourage faculty to <strong><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events?mode=upcoming&amp;tag=end-of-semester-sprint" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">stop by at any time during a sprint</a> -- for any amount of time</strong> -- c<span>ome for 15 minutes or an hour. Whatever fits your schedule. </span><span>Bring your laptop or portable device and your questions!</span></div><div><br></div><div>Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. </div><div><br></div><div>Attend any sprint to enter a drawing for a Kindle Fire. <span>The first 10 people to bring a friend to a sprint will get an Ultra t-shirt.</span></div></div></div>
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  <Title>Quality Matters Training Opportunities</Title>
  <Tagline>In person or fully online via our sister USM institutions</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><a href="http://www.qualitymatters.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Quality Matters</a> (QM) is a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to improve online and blended course quality to benefit online learners. The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop is QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and the process of using the QM Rubric to review online and hybrid courses.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.qualitymatters.org/professional-development/workshops/higher-ed-appqmr" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop</a> is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors who wish to understand more about the QM Rubric and process of course review. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning. The APPQMR is also the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is required to become a QM Peer Reviewer.</p><p>Both face-to-face and online training opportunities are available to UMBC faculty from our sister USM institutions, Towson University, Salisbury University, and Frostburg University.</p><p><strong>Face to Face Option - Towson University</strong></p><p>Two hands-on Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshops are available:</p><ul><li><span>Friday, September 27, 2019</span></li><li><span>Thursday, November 7, 2019</span></li></ul><p>All workshops are held in the Cook Library, Room 404B from 9 AM – 4:30 PM. The cost of the workshop will be $30 (plus parking) and will include a continental breakfast and lunch along with a Quality Matters booklet and other course materials. </p><ul><li>Register online at Towson's Office of Academic Innovation website. Select the "USM Only - Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop (APPQMR)"</li><li>Towson representatives will email payment information and directions. Contact the <a href="mailto://oai@towson.edu?subject=APPQMR%20Workshop" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Office of Academic Innovation</a> via email if you have questions.</li><li>Attendees must be present for the entire day to receive credit for the APPQMR certificate. </li></ul><p>Parking is available <a href="http://www.towson.edu/maps/index.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">on campus</a> in the Towsontown Garage for $12 for the entire day. The individual participant is responsible for his/her own parking fee.</p><p><strong>Online Option - Salisbury University &amp; Frostburg University</strong></p><p>Salisbury University &amp; Frostburg University invite USM faculty and staff to join a 2- week, facilitated online Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop. Participants need approximately 7-8 hours per week to complete this workshop. Four sessions are scheduled:</p><ul><li>October 8-22, 2019</li><li>November 12-26, 2019</li><li>February 11-25, 2020</li><li>July 7-21, 2020</li></ul><p>The cost associated with the dedicated online APPQMR is $25. To register for the workshop, <a href="http://my.umbc.edu/help" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">open an RT ticket</a> with the individual’s name and department. A charge back to the department will occur for each instructor who signs up for the workshop.</p></div>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="85830" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/doit/posts/85830">
  <Title>DoIT Welcomes 3 New Staff to Instructional Technology</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span><p><span>It is my pleasure to both introduce and welcome the three newest members of the Instructional Technology team in DoIT: Chimaobi (Mobie) Nwaokomah (pictured at left), L</span><span>aura Wyatt, </span><span>and Collin Sullivan. They round out the team that added</span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?id=84246" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span> Dr. Susan Biro in her new role as Online Learning Coordinator </span></a><span>in early May of this year. These new staff members add depth and breadth to the existing team as </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?id=83448" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>DoIT continues its investment in Instructional Technology</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span><span>Chimaobi (Mobie) Nwaokomah joins the team as an Instructional Designer. Mr. Nwaokomah graduated with a Master of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore and completed his Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Development from UMBC in Spring 2019. He also completed graduate certificates from UMBC in Instructional Technology and Distance Education. He previously served as an Instructional Designer and LMS System Administrator at the University of Baltimore, and an e-Learning Specialist at that same institution.</span></span></p><p><span>Laura Wyatt also joins the team as an Instructional Designer. Ms. Wyatt graduated with an M.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. In her most recent position, she served as the Associate Director of Instructional Technology at McDaniel College and previously served as their Learning Management System Administrator. </span></p><p><span>Collin Sullivan joins the team as a Learning Management System (LMS) Support Specialist. Mr. Sullivan earned both his Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics here at UMBC in May 2019.  He served as an intern in the Instructional Technology office from 2015-2018 where he demonstrated his technical skills and abilities, giving him the foundation to thrive in his new role and support </span><a href="https://doit.umbc.edu/news/?id=83448" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>UMBC’s migration to Ultra</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Please join us in welcoming these three dynamic individuals into the UMBC family. We look forward to their future contributions to our community and the institution.</span></p><p><span>Sincerely,</span></p><br><p><span>Sherri Braxton</span></p><p><span>Senior Director</span></p><p><span>Instructional Technology</span></p><p><span>UMBC Division of Information Technology</span></p><div><span><br></span></div></span></div>
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  <Title>DoIT Welcomes Susan Biro as Online Learning Coordinator</Title>
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  <Title>New Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshops Scheduled</Title>
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  <Title>Online Learning Consortium Offers Free Faculty Training</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Through a University System of Maryland partnership with the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), DoIT is pleased to offer an exceptional online training opportunity to UMBC full-time and part-time faculty.<div><br></div><div>The OLC workshop format utilizes proven teaching strategies and learning activities while modeling best practices for online and hybrid learning. Collaborate with peers and experiences via synchronous (live) and asynchronous environments. Normally these workshop cost about $300 each, but our partnership provides a limited number of seats at no cost to UMBC faculty.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/workshops/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Topics include</a>:<div><ul><li>Creating an Interactive Syllabus</li><li>Designing a Flipped Classroom</li><li>Exploring Competency Based Instruction</li><li>Finding &amp; Using Open Educational Resources</li><li>Introduction to Copyright &amp; Fair Use (parts 1 &amp; 2)</li></ul></div><div>Additionally, OLC offers the Fundamentals series:</div></div><div><ul><li>Fundamentals: Increasing Interaction &amp; Engagement</li><li>Fundamentals: Supporting New Online Learners</li><li>Fundamentals: Frameworks for Quality Design</li><li>Fundamentals: Engagement Learners in Online Discussion</li><li>Fundamentals: Giving Effective Feedback</li><li>Fundamentals: ADA &amp; Web Accessibility</li></ul></div><div>Finally, OLC has the New to Online series:</div><div><ul><li>New to Online: Essentials</li><li>New to Online: Introduction to Online Presentation Tools</li><li>New to Online: Converting Your Course</li><li>New to Online: Putting Your Content Online</li></ul></div><div><span>These workshops require a time commitment of 3-7 days on average with some lasting up to 3 weeks. All workshops are delivered online with either a synchronous or asynchronous component. A <a href="http://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/workshops/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">full list of workshop titles</a> is available through next year, but faculty must sign-up by March 31, 2015. Early registration is encouraged!</span></div><div><br></div><div>To register for a workshop, please <a href="http://doit.umbc.edu/request-tracker-rt/doit-myumbc-tsc/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">open an RT ticket</a> in the Instructional Technology queue. <span>Be sure to include the <a href="http://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/workshops/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">name of the workshop</a> you would like to attend and the date. Instructional technology staff will assist with your registration, answer any questions you may have about the experience, etc. </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>[Note: The Mastery Series workshops are not eligible for the coupon code.]</span></div></div>
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