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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:

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

Ally’s New PDF “Quick Fixes” Empower Faculty in Minutes

Fix titles, language, OCR issues, right inside Blackboard

Imagine encountering a PDF flagged in Ally for having no embedded title, missing language metadata, or being a scanned-only image. Ally’s latest update brings a trio of PDF "quick fixes" that turn...

Posted: September 9, 2025, 3:28 PM

A human figure with outstretched arms inside a circle of two curved arrows, suggesting movement. Below the figure are two words: digital accessibility.

Winter Faculty Bootcamp: Microcredential Mapping

Empower learners by connecting outcomes and skills

UMBC continues to lead nationally in digital credentialing, granting over 3,500 microcredentials annually to more than 1,500 learners. These microcredentials allow students to demonstrate mastery...

Posted: September 8, 2025, 10:12 AM

Logo for Microcredential Mapping. A yellow hexagon with three stacked black layers inside sits to the left of the bold text ‘Microcredential Mapping.’