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Lunch and Learn With Request Tracker Features Huge Turnout

Users group learns of new features and effective practices

In early October, the Request Tracker (RT) users group met in the newly renovated Engineering Room 023 for an informative session on RT’s upcoming features and overall integration within UMBC....

Posted: October 17, 2016, 12:38 PM

Alternate Delivery Program Call to Participate Coming Soon!

Hybrid/Online Course Redesign for SU/WT 2017

We are seeking a new Course Designer cohort for the recently revamped Alternate Delivery Program (ADP) for full and part-time summer & winter faculty. The Call for Participation will be...

Posted: October 11, 2016, 12:25 PM

Blackboard Courses Scheduled for Retirement from Server

AY12-13 & AY13-14 Courses to be Retired

During the summer of 2016, Blackboard archived our complete site, which saved individually backed-up copies of every course and organization through SP2016. As previously announced, courses from...

Posted: October 7, 2016, 12:23 PM

Why Quality Matters: Provide Measurable Learning Objectives

Establish a connected foundation for student learning

Learning objectives are the heart of the Quality Matters Rubric, establishing a foundation upon which the rest of hybrid or online course is based. Everything in a hybrid or online course -- from...

Posted: October 4, 2016, 3:00 PM

Laptop Loans Location Has Moved Within AOK Library & Gallery

Available at Circulation desk on 1st floor of AOK

With support from DoIT in Fall 2015, the AOK Library & Gallery expanded its equipment loan program to include laptops. The location to request these laptops has moved to the 1st floor...

Posted: October 4, 2016, 8:26 AM

Course Materials Initiative Training Dates Posted

Faculty training for managing & using digital textbooks

Faculty participating or interested in the Course Materials Initiative are invited to attend an orientation and training session. Benefits of CMI to faculty include: Ensure students have...

Posted: September 26, 2016, 9:34 AM

UMBC Gmail Now Accessible Through Google Inbox App

See highlights, add reminders, and bundle messages

DoIT would like to announce that you can now use your UMBC gmail address with Google Inbox by Gmail. Inbox is available on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and can be accessed on the web by...

Posted: September 19, 2016, 10:11 AM

Kudos to Holly Owens on Her New Advisory Board Appointment

Serving Turning Technologies Higher Education Advisory Board

DoIT would like to recognize its own Holly Owens for her appointment to the Turning Technologies Higher Education Advisory Board where she will be representing UMBC. The group is compiled of 15...

Posted: September 19, 2016, 9:01 AM

New Rex Finance Report Available

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to announce the launch of a new Rex Finance (NOTE: formerly T-Rex) report for the financial administration of state and auxiliary funded departments.  The new...

Posted: September 16, 2016, 1:11 PM

Registration Open for USM Gamification Symposium

Explore how games boost engagement & enhance learning

Registration is now open for the New Designs for Learning: Games and Gamification Symposium! Join instructional designers, faculty, and academic leaders from across the University System of...

Posted: September 8, 2016, 9:45 AM