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Effective practices for managing the live virtual classroom

Promoting positive engagement in Collaborate and Webex

Keeping your classroom on topic and safe from trolling shouldn't be something you have to worry about when teaching. Unfortunately, misbehavior can and does happen. These tips should help you keep...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 10:53 AM

Bb Webinars: Accelerate a Transition to Remote Instruction

Free 30-minute webinars on Blackboard, Collaborate

https://fdc.umbc.edu/resources/keep-on-teaching/Following guidance from the University System of Maryland in the rapidly developing public health response to COVID-19, UMBC will transition to...

Posted: March 14, 2020, 6:35 AM

GO Kit Series: Assess Student Learning for Course Continuity

Minimize impact of campus closures with a Go Online Kit

This article is a part of Instructional Technology's Planning Your Go Online (GO) Kit series. Explore communication, active learning, and assessment strategies in an online environment to keep...

Posted: March 9, 2020, 8:58 AM

GO Kit Series: Prepare Active Learning for Course Continuity

Minimize impact of campus closures with a Go Online Kit

This article is a part of Instructional Technology's Planning Your Go Online Kit series. Explore communication, active learning, and assessment strategies in an online environment to keep your...

Posted: March 6, 2020, 10:59 AM

GO Kit Series: Continuity Begins with Clear Communication

Minimize impact of campus closures with a Go Online Kit

This article is a part of Instructional Technology's Planning Your Go Online (GO) Kit series. Explore communication, active learning, and assessment strategies in an online environment to keep...

Posted: March 5, 2020, 11:56 AM

Using Respondus Tools to Address Integrity of Online Tests

EHS prof calls Monitor “a game-changer”

Over the past year, Respondus Monitor, a companion tool to Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB), has been used by one faculty member to address inherent academic integrity concerns of online learning....

Posted: March 5, 2020, 11:16 AM

Plan Ahead for Snow Days with Instructional Technology Tools

Winterize courses against Mother Nature’s icy influence

An impending blizzard during the winter season reminds us all of potential disruptions to course delivery due to snow and icy weather. Last year, Dr. Anne Spence successfully used Blackboard...

Posted: January 20, 2016, 12:12 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

Prepare for Snow Days with Blackboard & Other Tools

Winterize your course for Mother Nature's drop-in visit

In the event of heavy snow or other emergency when classes cannot meet, UMBC faculty can choose from several tools and technologies to support teaching and learning. Online delivery methods offer...

Posted: February 16, 2015, 1:24 PM