Tuesday,
June 10, 2025
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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
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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. ...
Tuesday,
June 3, 2025
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Track unread discussions & student activityThe June 2025 update to Blackboard Ultra brings a fresh set of enhancements designed to support instructional efficiency, student engagement, and accessible course design. From new question types...
Wednesday,
May 14, 2025
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Note: The following tip was shared as part of a 2/18/25 Faculty Development Center workshop, "Encouraging Academic Integrity in the Era of AI." Please feel free to adapt and make it your own.... -
A brief (8 min) orientation and refresherAs part of UMBC’s data warehouse migration to HelioCampus, the Data Management Committee’s “Training & Outreach” working group has published a brief (8 min) video orientation on why and how to... -
All faculty and staff are eligibleThe Division of Information Technology (DoIT), in partnership with the Office of the Provost, invites UMBC faculty members to submit proposals for the 2025 Learning Analytics (LA) Mini Grants....
Tuesday,
April 29, 2025
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Updated assessment setting & discussion enhancementsThe May 2025 Ultra release delivers several meaningful updates that improve how faculty assess student work, support engagement, and manage course tools. From expanded rubric options to accessible...
Friday,
April 25, 2025
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New Process To Request Merged Course ShellsBlackboard course shells for Summer 2025 were created on April 24, 2025. All Summer 2025 courses listed in the UMBC Schedule of Classes (SOC), regardless of designation as lecture, lab, etc, or...
Thursday,
April 17, 2025
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JUN5Full-day hands-on workshop for staff content creators9:00 AM · Engineering : 102This full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is designed for UMBC staff who create and manage digital content. Through practical sessions and real-world examples, you'll learn how to make your...13 Going · 5 comments -
JUN4Full day hands-on workshop for faculty content creators9:00 AM · Engineering : 102Join us for a full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp designed specifically for faculty! Through guided practice and collaborative activities, you'll learn best practices for digital...11 Going · 0 comments -
MAY28Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC)1:00 PM · OnlineIn an era where inclusivity is essential to educational success, AI offers powerful tools to help educators create more accessible, equitable, and engaging learning environments. This interactive...0 comments
Tuesday,
April 15, 2025
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MAY7Your voice matters! Share your Ultra journey with us!12:00 PM · Engineering : 102Join Instructional Technology for a hybrid listening session where we invite you to share your experiences, insights, and suggestions about Blackboard Ultra. This is a space for open dialogue...16 Going · 0 comments
Monday,
April 14, 2025
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Advance educational excellence and affordabilityThe 2025 M.O.S.T. Grant Cycle We hope that you would consider submitting a proposal either for an individual faculty or institutional grant supported by the Maryland Open Source Textbook... -
APR28Sponsored by the Chronicle of Higher Education2:00 PM · OnlineVirtual teaching assistants can help students with specific questions, discuss program material, and even act as a tutor. And this is only scratching the surface. In spite of the many...0 comments
Friday,
April 11, 2025
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Panopto assignments not passing to Blackboard gradebookPanopto has reported an issue affecting the accurate passing of grades from Panopto assignments to Blackboard's gradebook. Some grades for both quizzes and video progress are not being reported...
