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Intermittent Delays Connecting to TurningPoint Server

Issue Has Been Resloved

This issue has been RESOLVED and the server is now functioning properly.  Turning Technologies, the company that supports the TurningPoint clickers, is currently experiencing intermittent...

Posted: September 1, 2015, 3:58 PM

Recommended Technology

TechSmith Relay

Sometimes it’s just easier to show than tell. Using TechSmith Relay, faculty can capture and narrate the content displayed on their computers and then publish an online “screencast” video tutorial...

Posted: September 1, 2015, 1:31 PM

Mobile Printing Available at Library & Engineering Buildings

Upload files from anywhere on UMBC to Pharos print stations

Faculty, staff, and students can now print from their own devices using Pharos Mobile Printing. Previously, in order to print an image or document, users would have to log on into a computer, pull...

Posted: August 31, 2015, 9:04 AM

New REX report available for Advising Coordinators

Advisor Assignment Needs Update Due to Major Change This new report has been designed to assist advising coordinators with identifying students who have been assigned advisors in their...

Posted: August 31, 2015, 9:04 AM

Grade reports in REX

Some additions have been made to REX reports related to grades.  All the reports mentioned here can be accessed by going to rex.umbc.edu, clicking on 'Guided Reports' then navigating to Student...

Posted: August 28, 2015, 4:06 PM

Planned DoIT Upgrades for Fine Arts Renovation

New technology improves accessibility for faculty & students

Between Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, DoIT AV Services is taking the opportunity during the Fine Arts Building renovation to upgrade both seminar and classrooms. Between now and Spring 2016, 26 rooms...

Posted: August 26, 2015, 7:09 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

Linux Operating System Now Virtualized In Windows Labs

Mac labs feature all three operating systems on one machine

The Linux operating system is now virtualized in all DoIT supported Windows labs. Before, users would have to turn on a Windows machine and choose what operating system to boot into, Windows or...

Posted: August 25, 2015, 9:07 AM

DoIT Welcomes New Turning Technologies Intern!

Collin Sullivan, Turning Technologies Intern

Collin Sullivan has joined the UMBC Instructional Technology team as the new Turning Technologies Intern. This intern program offers students the opportunity to work with faculty to leverage the...

Posted: August 24, 2015, 11:13 AM