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VoiceThread webinars

Learn how to use VoiceThread with these webinars

VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in several ways – text, voice, audio file, or...

Posted: February 3, 2021, 9:34 AM

VoiceThread Assignment Features

New options and workflow for VoiceThread assignments

As announced last semester, a redesigned VoiceThread (VT) assignment tool is now live. The new interface provides new features with streamlined workflows and enhanced options. Clear, dynamic...

Posted: February 3, 2021, 9:29 AM

“Claim and share your badge" Mail From admin@youracclaim.com

This Message Is Actually Legitimate.

This Is REAL. Acclaim is the company subsidiary of Credly who is handing out UMBC digital badges. As a part of UMBC’s ongoing effort to protect our data and computing environment, the...

Posted: February 2, 2021, 9:41 PM

Personal Assistant Job Scam

Prof. Bonner Does Not Want To Hire You

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has been notified that a scammer is sending out phishing emails claiming to offer an interim personal assistant job. Please note that this offer is...

Posted: February 2, 2021, 8:46 PM

PIVOT and the Student Evaluation of FA20 Courses

Training Associated with Higher SEEQs & Course Interactions

There is a statistically significant, positive relationship between a faculty member completing the Planning Instructional Variety in Online Teaching (PIVOT) training and elevated course-level...

Posted: February 2, 2021, 2:02 PM