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Avoid Use of Force Complete on Blackboard Tests

Recommendations incl. Timer, Auto Submit & Lockdown Browser

As midterm evaluations continue this week, the instructional technology team reminds faculty about the challenges of using Force Complete for assessments distributed through Blackboard. When...

Posted: October 7, 2015, 11:52 AM

Update: Monday Drop-In Hours Are Now Virtual

Drop-In hours will be held virtually until mid-November

Starting on Monday, October 5  the Instructional Technology team will provide virtual support during free hour. Join the virtual session by going here. Members of the Instructional Technology...

Posted: October 5, 2015, 9:33 AM

Blackboard Downtime Scheduled Sat. Morning, Oct 3rd, 2-5 AM

Essential system updates & routine maintenance expected

Blackboard engineers will perform essential system updates and routine maintenance on Saturday morning, October 3, 2015 from 2 AM - 5 AM. Blackboard will be offline during this period.  This...

Posted: September 21, 2015, 11:30 AM

FA2015 UMBC Blackboard Update

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...

Posted: August 25, 2015, 2:38 PM

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