FA2022 Instructional Technology Update

The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard Help FAQs or directly at www.umbc.edu/blackboard/help.  You can also contact the Technology Support Center at 410.455.3838 or submit an RT (Request Tracker) ticket via the myUMBC Help Menu or directly at my.umbc.edu/help.

HEADLINES

What's New

• Better Tests & Grading Lead New Bb Ultra Changes 

• Learn more: Major Question Banks Enhancement & Points-Based Gradebook

• Multiple updates for Ultra since FA2021 (see full release notes)

• PIVOT Receives Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development

• Four More Faculty Earn Quality Matters Certification   

• Bb Courses Created on July 28, 2022

• Reminder: Bb Courses Scheduled for Server Retirement in FA22

Training & Professional Development (recording archive)

• View upcoming events

• Instructional Technology Virtual Drop-In Support - 8.26 & 8.29

• Akindi Bubble Sheets for Large-Scale Paper Assessments

In Case You Missed It: Recordings & Tips

• What's New in Ultra for Teaching & Learning 

• Planning Your Course for Ultra 

• Course Prep Checklists

• Tips to Wrap Up Your Blackboard Course for the Semester 

• Effective Practices for Delivering Blackboard Tests

• Tips to Get Your Blackboard Course Ready for Next Semester

Other DoIT & UMBC News

• All Students Req'd To Use Duo by end of AY 22-23 

• Webex Meetings app to be discontinued

• More Information about FA2022 Instructional Technology Update