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May 6, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Are you ready to supercharge your gradebook management before final exams begin? Join us in this 45-minute Ultra webinar, where we’ll dive into the key aspects of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook ...

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View Event Details for Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: End-of-Semester Gradebook Management

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Online

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May 8, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Have a specific digital accessibility question? Join our virtual office hour drop-in sessions for real-time, hands-on support. Faculty are invited to register for a session and bring one focused...

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View Event Details for Drop-In Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours - The 15-Minute Fix

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Online

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May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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The Digital Accessibility Community of Practice (CoP) is a cross-functional group of faculty, staff, and students who are actively engaged in improving digital access in teaching, learning, and...

View Event Details for Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Monthly Meeting

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Online

Date & Time

May 15, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Join this 50-minute session to learn what's new in grading, assessment, engagement, groups management, and content creation in Ultra courses for SU2026, including recent spring updates and what's...

View Event Details for What's New in Ultra Courses for Teaching & Learning SU2026

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Online

Date & Time

May 21, 2026, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a virtual accessibility event on Thursday, May 21, 2026 aimed at engaging in conversation, thinking, and learning about access and inclusion. The...

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View Event Details for Virtual Conference: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026

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Online

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May 27, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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As institutions work to meet evolving accessibility standards, innovative tools and approaches are reshaping how we think about inclusive design in digital learning. Following Global Accessibility...

View Event Details for Free Webinar: Innovative Approaches to Accessibility: Tools, Techniques, and What’s Next

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Online

Date & Time

June 3, 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Join us for the Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE) Digital Accessibility Summer Camp -- the hands-on companion to UMBC's self-paced training. What does it actually look like to make a STEM course...

View Event Details for Course Roadmap to Equity Digital Accessibility Summer Camp (Session 1 - Fine Arts/Humanities)

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Online

Date & Time

June 10, 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Join us for the Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE) Digital Accessibility Summer Camp -- the hands-on companion to UMBC's self-paced training. What does it actually look like to make a STEM course...

View Event Details for Course Roadmap to Equity Digital Accessibility Summer Camp (Session 2 - STEM/Social Sciences)

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Online

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July 8, 2026, 2:00 pm – Jul 21, 2026 3:00 pm

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As campuses become AI literate (but not necessarily fluent), the role of the instructional designer is evolving dramatically. Drawing from real faculty collaborations, this session explores the...

View Event Details for Free Webinar: When AI Joins the Course Design Team

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Online

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July 21, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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The shift to online learning has intensified student wellness challenges, with research showing increased rates of anxiety, isolation, and burnout among remote learners. As educators and...

View Event Details for Free Webinar: Wellness That Works: Evidence-Based Practices to Support Online Learners

Upcoming Events

Blackboard Ultra Gradebook: End-of-Semester Gradebook Management

Create gradebook categories, calculate grades, drop scores

Drop-In Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours - The 15-Minute Fix

Bring one focused question and get hands-on support

Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Monthly Meeting

Topic: Reflections, Wins and Planning Ahead

What's New in Ultra Courses for Teaching & Learning SU2026

Learn about the latest updates & features in Ultra courses

Virtual Conference: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026

Refine your digital accessibility skills.

Free Webinar: Innovative Approaches to Accessibility: Tools, Techniques, and What’s Next

Panel Discussion Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

Course Roadmap to Equity Digital Accessibility Summer Camp (Session 1 - Fine Arts/Humanities)

Half-day VIRTUAL workshop for Fine Arts/Humanities Faculty

Course Roadmap to Equity Digital Accessibility Summer Camp (Session 2 - STEM/Social Sciences)

Half-day VIRTUAL workshop for STEM/Social Sciences Faculty

Free Webinar: When AI Joins the Course Design Team

Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

Free Webinar: Wellness That Works: Evidence-Based Practices to Support Online Learners

Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

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Create gradebook categories, calculate grades, drop scores

Bring one focused question and get hands-on support

Topic: Reflections, Wins and Planning Ahead

Learn about the latest updates & features in Ultra courses

Refine your digital accessibility skills.

Panel Discussion Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

Half-day VIRTUAL workshop for Fine Arts/Humanities Faculty

Half-day VIRTUAL workshop for STEM/Social Sciences Faculty

Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

Sponsored by the Online Learning Consortium

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