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GO Chat Recap: The Future of Online Learning at UMBC

Here's what you missed from our Go Online Chat!

Last week, GO Chat closed out our celebration of National Distance Learning Week by welcoming Yvette Mozie-Ross, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning, and Beth Jones, Associate Vice...

Posted: November 20, 2020, 11:18 AM

Students praise organized course designs from PIVOT+ faculty

Some raise concerns over “course and a half” syndrome

In a survey of more than 500 courses taught by faculty who completed the PIVOT+ professional development program this past summer, students said they enjoyed taking classes that were well...

Posted: November 18, 2020, 2:34 PM

Upcoming VoiceThread Assignment Streamlines Functionality

Improved grading & submission processes

A new interface for the VoiceThread (VT) assignment tool will be available at the end of FA2020. The redesign is a complete overhaul of the entire assignment experience and provides new features...

Posted: November 16, 2020, 4:04 PM

USM OnTrack: New Live Labster Demos Available in December

Attend and experience these virtual lab simulations!

USM OnTrack is continuing to support adoption of Labster for online courses and is providing access to Labster for no cost for institutions or students this year.    December Demos: Intro...

Posted: November 12, 2020, 11:31 AM

Attend Webinar Focusing on Success with Online Proctoring!

Tips provided by University of Alabama at Birmingham - 11/12

Over 1,100 universities use LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor to prevent cheating during online exams. Hear how the University of Alabama at Birmingham uses these applications to proctor tens...

Posted: November 6, 2020, 6:47 PM