PINNED ITEMS
Original content will become read-only after Dec 31, 2026
Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard, has announced that they will retire Original courses and organizations on December 31, 2026. At this point, all Original content in courses and...
LATEST UPDATES
Updates for
Monday,
July 14, 2025
-
AUG12New to Ultra? No problem! Get your course ready for day 16:00 PM · OnlineFor faculty who are new to teaching with Blackboard Ultra, getting started may feel overwhelming. During this webinar, Instructional Technology staff will review the basics of Ultra to ensure your...1 Going · 0 comments -
AUG2110:00 AM · OnlineNew to Creating Accessible Content with Microsoft Office Tools? Join this session to learn how to create accessible content using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We’ll walk you through...2 Going · 0 comments -
AUG13Learn how to create meetings and support student engagement2:00 PM · OnlineAre you new to Google Meet? Join this session to learn how to get started with this video conferencing tool for teaching, office hours, or meetings. The following topics will be covered:...1 Going -
AUG14Explore strategies to move Original content to Ultra10:00 AM · OnlineIn this 30-minute Quick Start session, participants will learn strategies and effective practices for migrating course materials to Ultra. This session is primarily designed for faculty who are...1 Going · 0 comments -
AUG18Featuring Google Docs, Slides, and Sheet12:00 PM · OnlineNew to Creating Accessible Content with Google Office Tools? Join this session to learn how to create accessible content using Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. We’ll walk you through essential...2 Going · 0 comments
Thursday,
July 10, 2025
-
Coordinator of Learning Analytics heads to Croatia this fallTom Penniston, Ph.D., has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to advance learning-analytics projects in Croatia during the 2025–26 academic year. As UMBC DoIT’s Coordinator of Learning...
Wednesday,
July 9, 2025
-
AUG19Learn what’s changing -- and why it matters2:00 PM · OnlineStarting Summer 2025, DoIT introduced a new Blackboard course creation and enrollment process designed to improve roster accuracy, streamline course management, and lay the groundwork for future...9 Going · 0 comments -
AUG7Learn what’s changing -- and why it matters2:00 PM · OnlineStarting Summer 2025, DoIT introduced a new Blackboard course creation and enrollment process designed to improve roster accuracy, streamline course management, and lay the groundwork for future...6 Going · 0 comments
Tuesday,
July 8, 2025
-
AUG13Latest trends in Open Educational Resources (OER) awareness1:00 PM · OnlineHow has the digital learning landscape of U.S. higher education evolved over the last decade? What are the opinions of current students and faculty on their digital course materials? This...0 comments -
AUG25Get started with tests, assignments, rubrics, and more12:00 PM · OnlineJoin this 45 minute session to review Ultra assessment tools to prepare your course, including the following topics: Create and Customize Tests Set Up Assignments with New Features Build...5 Going · 0 comments -
AUG12Create Documents, Organize with Modules, & Design for Access10:00 AM · OnlineJoin this 45 minute session with live demo to review Ultra tools to prepare your course, including the following topics: Copy and reuse content from prior courses Create new content with Ultra...6 Going · 0 comments
Monday,
June 30, 2025
-
Original content will become read-only after Dec 31, 2026Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard, has announced that they will retire Original courses and organizations on December 31, 2026. At this point, all Original content in courses and...
Tuesday,
June 24, 2025
-
Track who's reading your announcements and moreHow do you know if students actually read that important course announcement? What if you could make your content more accessible by adding image captions or rendering complex math more clearly...
Tuesday,
June 10, 2025
-
JUN17Learn how Quality Matters benefits student learning2:00 PM · OnlineExplore how integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) principles enhances the usability and effectiveness of online lectures, promoting inclusive and engaging...0 comments -
AUG5Part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series12:00 PM · OnlineAs online learning grows, educators face the ongoing challenge of fostering interactive, student-centered experiences, particularly for asynchronous learners. This challenge becomes especially...0 comments -
JUL24Part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series2:00 PM · OnlineToday’s undergraduate students experience high levels of anxiety, which can hinder their learning. Course policies grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can help alleviate...0 comments -
JUL9Part of the OLC Innovate 2025 Best-in-Track webinar series1:00 PM · OnlineIn this webinar, the presenters propose a bold new model for course design that integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) directly into the curriculum. Breaking away from traditional limitations on...0 comments -
JUN25Sponsored by Anthology11:00 AM · OnlineThis webinar explores the grading process and the methods to make it easier than ever to grade learners’ work. In Blackboard, instructors can provide feedback, post grades, and check the...0 comments -
Improve accessibility in your CourseArc contentCourseArc offers new AI-powered features to make content creation smarter and faster. From generating alt text and long descriptions to transforming outlines into full lessons and creating quizzes...
Monday,
June 9, 2025
-
UMBC users will use: voicethread.comPlease note that after June 30, 2025, your UMBC VoiceThread account may be accessed via: https://voicethread.com Currently UMBC users may access VoiceThread via: https://umbc.voicethread.com. ...
