UMBC Blackboard Update: FA2016

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:55:39 -0400
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HEADLINES:

Blackboard & Instructional Technology

Faculty Can Make Blackboard Courses Available in 2-Clicks

Fall 2016 Blackboard Courses Created on 7/27/2016

Archive of Old Blackboard Courses Complete

Tip: Avoid Use of Force Complete on Blackboard Tests

New Active Learning Spaces Created for Training & Instruction

DoIT and VART Partner on Lynda.Com License

DoIT Supports Video Captioning and Transcription

Where & When to Get Clicker Support

Test Scoring (Scantron) Relocated to TSC in Library

Major Changes to Instructional Web Environment

Training & Professional Development

Faculty Led IT Workshops Featured for Fall 2016

Faculty Development Center Events for Fall 2016

9/29 USM Gamification Symposium

9/30 Provost’s Teaching & Learning Symposium

Other DoIT News

New Process for Acknowledging Employee FERPA Obligations

UMBC Network Enhancements Completed Over the Summer

Changes to myUMBC Profile Now Live

New Communications Tower Completed

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