UMBC Blackboard Update: WT2017

UMBC Blackboard 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 tab inside Blackboard 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

Blackboard & Instructional Technology

• Blackboard Upgrade Scheduled Dec. 26, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

• WT/SP2017 Courses Created in Blackboard on 11/29/2016

• Faculty Can Make Blackboard Courses Available in 2-Clicks

• Archive of Old Blackboard Courses Complete

• Take Attendance Qwickly with New Tool in Blackboard

• Using Blackboard to Leverage Lynda.com

Training & Professional Development

• Beat the Next Snow Day with the Skill Builder Boot Camp (January 24-25, 2017)

• Hybrid & Online Course Designer Workshop (January 17-19, 2017)

• TechFest 2017 Coming Soon: Submit Your Proposal Today!

Other DoIT News

• Nearly All UMBC Students Own Laptops AND Smart Phones

• UMBC Gmail Now Accessible Through Google Inbox App

• DoIT Supports Video Captioning and Transcription

• Kudos to Holly Owens on Her Clicker Advisory Board Appointment

As always, if you have any questions, please consider the following options:

• Check our extensive FAQ collection

• Open a ticket via RT

• Drop-in to one of our walk-in clinics

• Follow the Instructional Technology & DoIT myUMBC groups

• Request a consult with a member of the instructional technology team