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Website Accessibility Tips
A 3-minute microlearning article to improve your website
Accessible web content ensures that all users, including those using screen readers, keyboard navigation, or assistive technology, can interact with your website and digital content. At UMBC, this...
Posted: May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
Quick Tips for Digital Accessibility
Small changes that make a big difference
What is Digital Accessibility? Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access and use digital content and tools. Building accessibility into...
Posted: March 31, 2026, 1:27 PM
Yik Yak and Academic Integrity
5 Things You Should Know
1: What is Yik Yak? Yik Yak is a mobile app that anyone can download and use to post anonymous observations. If you are familiar with Twitter or Facebook, Yik Yak is another social media...
Posted: December 8, 2014, 12:34 PM
Instructional Technology for the Month of October
Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard (Bb) Collaborate is a web conferencing tool that is accessible in all UMBC Bb courses under the tools menu.Bb Collaborate allows instructors and students to meet virtually, anytime and...
Posted: October 1, 2014, 8:23 AM