Starting August 1, 2024, Google will implement changes that impact ad blocking tools in Chrome and how YouTube videos are viewed. Chrome no longer supports tools that block ads, including third-party extensions, and has developed technology to inject ads into the videos themselves to bypass ad-blocking tools.
1) For content hosted by YouTube, including content not owned by a UMBC account holder, please allow additional time for advertising when viewing videos.
2) For content created and owned by the instructor or UMBC account holder, Panopto may be a viable option where advertising is not desired. Copyrighted content may not be uploaded to UMBC’s Panopto service.
3) YouTube video links may be inserted into Panopto content. The video is not uploaded to Panopto but rather played through the Panopto platform, which has the benefit of suppressing advertising. In this scenario, an instructor might create an introduction using Panopto or a 1-second overlay screen, and then start the YouTube video.
For additional information about using Panopto at UMBC, please review our FAQ collection or open an RT ticket for support.
Reference
Gore, D. (2024, July 3). Upcoming Changes to YouTube Embed Player: Increased Ads from August 1st 2024. Anthology Community Blog. [login may be required]
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UMBC faculty on a mission to prepare robust, high-quality online classes for fall
New PIVOT Site Launched for Faculty Professional Development
Recommended Template Language for Inclusion in Syllabi on Blackboard for Fall 2020
Academic Continuity
May 4-8 & August 10-14 PIVOT Live webinar recordings available [myUMBC login req’d]
Training & Professional Development (view all events)
Start of Semester Faculty Sprint: August 21
Essentials Series: VoiceThread, Panopto, Bb Original
Skill Builder Series: Collaborate, Ultra
Webex (Basics, Advanced, Teams, Events) & Virtual Desktop Environment
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Academic Continuity
May 4-8 PIVOT webinar recordings available [myUMBC login req’d]
Training & Professional Development (view all events)
End of Semester Sprint (5.13)
Bb Collaborate (5.13)
VoiceThread Essentials (5.15 & 5.19)
Panopto Essentials (5.15, 5.19, & 5.21)
Blackboard Essentials (Part I - 5/18 / Part II - 5.20)
Ultra Essentials I & II (5.21)
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DoIT has completed the upgrade to Blackboard version 9.1.13. Winter 2014 courses remain on a separate server and will be merged into the main production system after the start of the Spring 2014 semester. In addition, all January placement tests are being conducted on the separate winter server, too.
Right now, our focus is to prepare for the Spring semester, including refinements to the main tabs and modules in Bb and updating Blackboard FAQs. If you notice any major issues or need help, please submit an RT (Request Tracker) ticket via the myUMBC Help Menu. See also DoIT's Tips for Getting IT Help.
FYI: There have been many new features since Bb was upgraded to version 9.1.9 a year ago. You may want to review the What's New in 9.1.12 and 9.1.13, which we are running now.
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