For the Fall 2022 semester, DoIT's Analytics & Instructional Technology groups will continue to offer student success and learning analytics-related workshops for the UMBC community. All...
September 23, 2022
·
10:08 AM
Posts
Use mobile devices to participate in live polls
At the end of Spring 2022, DoIT announced an intention to pilot Poll Everywhere as an alternative to clickers. After much anticipation, DoIT is pleased to announce the launch of our Poll...
September 21, 2022
·
2:17 PM
“Secondment” will focus on digital credentialing
As part of a continuing collaboration with the Division of Professional Studies (DPS) to advance digital learning at UMBC, DoIT is pleased to announce that Instructional Systems Specialist Collin...
September 19, 2022
·
2:57 PM
Response due Monday, October 24, 2022
Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success has announced a Call for Proposals seeking participants to pilot the Equity Through OER Rubric with postsecondary education partners across the...
September 14, 2022
·
7:59 AM
Decision aims to clear pre-pandemic "hardware" inventory
In collaboration with DoIT, UMBC's Bookstore has reduced the price of all clicker "bundles" (hardware + software) to match the direct purchase price for a one year code ($34.99) by Turning Point...
September 7, 2022
·
1:20 PM
New features also focus on assessment & grading enhancements
In early September, Ultra courses will receive updates in several key areas that benefit instructors and students. Maintaining the trend focusing on assessment and grading, these updates also...
August 31, 2022
·
9:29 AM
Learn how to implement the paper-based assessments
As we return to the physical classroom, many faculty are planning to employ paper-based assessments during their synchronous class sessions. Akindi is UMBC's tool whereby faculty download bubble...
August 25, 2022
·
10:01 AM
Ultra to reach 95% feature parity with Original by SP2023
After extensive updates to assessments and grading, Ultra is expected to reach 95% feature parity by the end of spring 2023, allowing faculty to migrate their Original courses into the most...
August 23, 2022
·
1:43 PM
Nine of 14 USM’s QM certified courses are from UMBC
After participating in rigorous peer reviews of their online and hybrid courses, four additional UMBC faculty have earned Quality Matters certification as part of the campus’ Quality Matters...
August 11, 2022
·
8:31 AM
Free training opportunities for faculty, TAs, and staff
The Bb Instructor Webinar Series offers free 45-minute webinars designed for instructors who are getting started with teaching using Blackboard Ultra and Collaborate. Topics include getting...
August 8, 2022
·
11:32 AM