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New Bb Upgrade Planned for WT2016

Benefits include improved Java-free Collaborate

To continue our managed hosting from Blackboard and access new functionality, UMBC’s Blackboard server will need to be upgraded in late December after the fall semester ends. Apart from ensuring...

Posted: August 25, 2015, 12:29 PM

Collaborate with Classmates via Virtual Study Spaces

Powered by Blackboard Instant Messenger

This summer, students have a new option for virtual collaboration: Study Spaces powered by Blackboard Instant Messenger. Blackboard Instant Messenger (IM) is an academic-centric instant...

Posted: June 12, 2015, 3:12 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