Instructional Technology Drop-In Help Sessions

Join us for customized consulting sessions on any instructional technology-related question to support academic continuity. Or just stop by to learn more about the tools we support here at UMBC. For example:

• Using online communication tools:  Creating discussions, posting announcements, etc.
• Scheduling, delivering & recording virtual classes with Collaborate.
• Tuning up your Blackboard Grade Center: Create columns, drop scores, check calculations, verify weighted totals, etc.
• Recording & sharing videos with Panopto: Prepare lectures, study guides, and just-in-time reinforcement.
• Promoting active learning and supporting group work with VoiceThread.
• Checking your course materials for accessibility: Use Ally to check your accessibility meters and review alternative formats.
• Delivering & configuring virtual tests: Create online tests and promote academic integrity in online testing using Bb and Respondus Monitor and LDB.

If you’re not on campus, please attend one of our virtual sessions using this link at the appointed time.

Please note that this is not formal training. If you are interested in more formal training opportunities with our staff, please see our schedule of events posted on Instructional Technology’s myUMBC group.