Instructional Technology staff help faculty solve pedagogical problems or create new learning opportunities through efficient, effective use and support of technology. Tools and services we support include:
- Panopto screencasting
- Polling (Poll Everywhere)
- Test Scoring (Akindi)
- Workshop Schedule
We also support blended and online course design and offer workshops and consultations. Professional development services are also available to academic and administrative departments. For additional support, please see the Technology Support Center.
What’s New
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Set Clear Expectations for Discussions in the December Ultra Update
New options for releasing content
What if your discussion assignments could set clear expectations up front? Could your students benefit if your course could respond to their questions before you checked your inbox? The December...
Posted: December 2, 2025, 2:57 PM
Organize Assessments and Speed Up Feedback with September's Ultra Update
Discover new AI tools, question titles, block styling
The September Ultra release introduces improvements to assessment creation, content formatting and an optional AI-powered virtual assistant. These enhancements are designed to help instructors...
Posted: September 3, 2025, 3:34 PM
Meet AVA: Blackboard’s AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Faculty
AVA supports feedback and frequently asked student questions
This fall, UMBC faculty will have the opportunity to test Blackboard’s new AI Virtual Assistant (AVA), a suite of tools designed to support common teaching tasks. AVA Feedback Assistant will...
Posted: August 12, 2025, 12:29 PM
