UMBC Blackboard Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard Help tab inside Blackboard or directly at www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help.  You can also contact the Technology Support Center at 410.455.3838 or submit an RT (Request Tracker) ticket via the myUMBC Help Menu or directly at my.umbc.edu/help.

HEADLINES

Blackboard & Instructional Technology

• Blackboard Upgrade to Ultra Experience Dashboard Scheduled for May 25

• Blackboard Maintenance Schedule Updated for SU2018

• SU2018 courses created on April 25, 2018

• Blackboard Ultra Experience Pilot Wraps Up

• Blackboard Feature & Tool Feedback Survey

• FYI - How do I request a new tool or integration for Blackboard?  

• TechSmith Relay to be Discontinued 12/31/18

Training & Professional Development

• Hybrid/Online Course Design Open House/Workshop - June 14  

• Blackboard Ultra Experience 2-Day Boot Camp - August 15-16

• FYI: Create a Free Balt. Co. Public Library (BCPL) Account to Access Lynda.com

Other DoIT News

• Employees with PeopleSoft Access Required to Use 2 Factor Login

• New Features Coming to UMBC Gmail

• NVivo Qualitative Research Software Now Available

• Stata Quantitative Research Software Now Available

• DoIT Staff Lead Both Student Governments

• Using AI to Nudge Students to Study Groups and Tutoring

As always, if you have any questions, please consider the following options:

• Check our extensive FAQ collection

• New Features | Known Issues | Updates & Fixes

• Open a ticket via RT

• Follow the Instructional Technology & DoIT myUMBC groups

• Request a consult with instructional technology staff