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Beat the Next Snow Day with the Skill Builder Boot Camp
Everything you need to know about Blackboard in 2 days!
Concerned about Mother Nature's icy influence this winter? New to UMBC or teaching with Blackboard? Need to refresh your skills? Interested in an existing technology or resource? The Skill...
Posted: December 1, 2016, 1:05 PM
Plan Ahead for Snow Days with Instructional Technology Tools
Winterize courses against Mother Nature’s icy influence
An impending blizzard during the winter season reminds us all of potential disruptions to course delivery due to snow and icy weather. Last year, Dr. Anne Spence successfully used Blackboard...
Posted: January 20, 2016, 12:12 PM
Engineering Professor Conquers Snow Days with Virtual Class
Blackboard Collaborate can help maintain academic continuity
After inclement weather canceled three morning classes, Dr. Anne Spence knew she had to find an alternate way to meet with her freshman engineering students before the next snow event. “I was...
Posted: February 20, 2015, 12:29 PM
Prepare for Snow Days with Blackboard & Other Tools
Winterize your course for Mother Nature's drop-in visit
In the event of heavy snow or other emergency when classes cannot meet, UMBC faculty can choose from several tools and technologies to support teaching and learning. Online delivery methods offer...
Posted: February 16, 2015, 1:24 PM