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.

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Ultra enhances test feedback & journal grading for winter

Create HTML content & provide activity logs to support

Four exciting updates come to Ultra for winter courses. Grading enhancements for journals, test feedback release settings, an updated content editor, and support for HTML content are new features...

Posted: December 11, 2020, 11:37 AM

WT/SP2021 Courses Created in Blackboard on November 30, 2020

Blackboard course shells for WT2021 and SP2021 were created on November 30, 2020. NOTE: In recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social distancing practices, UMBC’s spring session will...

Posted: December 1, 2020, 8:58 AM

Ultra enhances usability, gradebook, test timer in November

Flag student retention and other grade alerts in your stream

Usability and a few gradebook improvements come to Ultra in November. New, larger icons with thicker line strokes and blue backgrounds improve accessibility and better support quick scanning of...

Posted: October 23, 2020, 12:29 PM

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