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August 3, 2026, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Start the fall semester with course materials that are more accessible, usable, and inclusive for all learners. This half-day virtual event from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is...

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View Event Details for 3 Virtual Workshops to Make Your Fall Courses More Inclusive

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Online

Date & Time

August 4, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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The Online Learning Consortium is offering OLC Elevate 2026 as a fully virtual, accessible experience. Co-hosted by Tarleton State University and Rockford University, this two-day virtual...

View Event Details for OLC Elevate: Free Virtual Conference (Day 1)

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Online

Date & Time

August 6, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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The Online Learning Consortium is offering OLC Elevate 2026 as a fully virtual, accessible experience. Co-hosted by Tarleton State University and Rockford University, this two-day virtual...

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Online

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August 10, 2026, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

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Join this 45 minute session with live demo to review Ultra tools to prepare your course, including the following topics: Copy and reuse content from prior courses Create new content with...

View Event Details for Organize Your Blackboard Course Content & Check Accessibility

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Online

Date & Time

August 11, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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Join this 45 minute session to review Ultra assessment tools to prepare your course, including the following topics: Create and customize tests & assignments Build question banks,...

View Event Details for Create Assessments in Blackboard

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Online

Date & Time

August 12, 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 Blackboard courses for FA2026, including recent spring and summer...

View Event Details for What's New in Blackboard for Teaching & Learning FA2026

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Online

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August 13, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Elevate your teaching with the power of group management in Blackboard Ultra! Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll dive into the essential features and best practices for managing groups...

View Event Details for Optimize Blackboard Course Groups

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Online

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August 14, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Are you wondering how the recent Blackboard Gradebook redesign changes the way you manage grading and assessment in your course? Join us for this updated, 45-minute webinar, where we will...

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Online

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August 18, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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Are you looking to save time on grading while providing more consistent, high-quality feedback to your students? As announced by DoIT, UMBC is launching a Gradescope pilot for the 2026-2027...

View Event Details for Get Started with Gradescope Essentials

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Online

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August 19, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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About the Session This training session will guide instructors through a step-by-step tutorial on how to run Akindi paper assessments.You will learn how to launch Akindi from your Blackboard...

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Upcoming Events

3 Virtual Workshops to Make Your Fall Courses More Inclusive

Attend one or all sessions to prep your fall courses.

OLC Elevate: Free Virtual Conference (Day 1)

Two days focused on digital learning

OLC Elevate: Free Virtual Conference (Day 2)

Two days focused on digital learning

Organize Your Blackboard Course Content & Check Accessibility

Create Documents, Organize with Modules, & Design for Access

Create Assessments in Blackboard

Get started with tests, assignments, rubrics, and more

What's New in Blackboard for Teaching & Learning FA2026

Learn about the latest updates & features

Optimize Blackboard Course Groups

Use Groups & Group Assignments in Blackboard

Navigate the New Blackboard Gradebook

Grade assessments, calculate grades, manage settings

Get Started with Gradescope Essentials

Advanced paper-based, digital, and code assessments

Get Started with Akindi Paper Assessments

Create Paper-Based Assessments and Sync Grades to Blackboard

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Attend one or all sessions to prep your fall courses.

Two days focused on digital learning

Two days focused on digital learning

Create Documents, Organize with Modules, & Design for Access

Get started with tests, assignments, rubrics, and more

Learn about the latest updates & features

Use Groups & Group Assignments in Blackboard

Grade assessments, calculate grades, manage settings

Advanced paper-based, digital, and code assessments

Create Paper-Based Assessments and Sync Grades to Blackboard

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