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FA2023 Courses Created in Blackboard on July 25, 2023

Blackboard course shells for FA2023 were created on July 25, 2023.  The Ultra Course Preview setting is enabled in FA2023 courses, which allows faculty to preview OR convert a new Original course...

Posted: July 26, 2023, 9:50 AM

Grade by student or question in Ultra courses for Aug update

New Google integration, customize image for learning modules

The August release reveals a new update for the Ultra grading system, enabling faculty to grade by question or student, or mix and match the approach. Additional updates to Ultra for August...

Posted: July 24, 2023, 12:47 PM

Request Tracker System Update - RT 5.0.4

We're pleased to share that Request Tracker (rt.umbc.edu) has been updated to the latest version of 5.0.4 on Wednesday, 7/19/2023. This update brings performance and quality of life improvements,...

Posted: July 21, 2023, 11:24 AM

Ultra update features tracking meter, resize images in July

Improved file deletion, complete/incomplete schema, and more

The July update for Ultra provides updates to assessment and grading, content delivery, and course management, offering new functionality and quality of life improvements for faculty and...

Posted: June 28, 2023, 8:35 AM

Concerning Job Scams

Holidays and long weekends attempt to catch users off guard

Over the weekend the Division of Information Technology has gotten reports of several job scams sent to users by email. These scams promise good pay for minimal effort, usually at home on your own...

Posted: June 20, 2023, 4:33 PM

Free Training for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Join an upcoming webinar to see the latest features

Join an upcoming training webinar from Respondus to see the latest features and integrations for LockDown Browser and Monitor. Learn how these applications are used with a range of online testing...

Posted: June 20, 2023, 4:01 PM

Accessing a Blackboard course to fulfill an incomplete

Steps to reopening a course for one or few students

When instructors have determined that a student needs extended time to access a Blackboard course for reasons related to illness, to submit work for an Incomplete, prepare for exams, or gather...

Posted: June 20, 2023, 11:12 AM

DoIT's Technology Support Center Hiring for the Fall

Are you looking for a part-time job? Come work for us!

The DoIT Technology Support Center is looking to hire additional student consultants to work during the fall semester and beyond. Please see our job description below and visit our job posting on...

Posted: June 16, 2023, 3:08 PM

Technology Support Center (TSC) Now Operating Remotely

As of today, DoIT's Technology Support Center (TSC) will be operating remotely. With the impending renovation of Sherman Hall A Wing, DoIT has agreed to give up its space on the first floor of...

Posted: June 16, 2023, 2:54 PM

7 ChatGPT Strategies to Enhance Course Designs This Summer

Leverage AI to create new experiences for your students

During the summer break, educators might use this time to refine their course designs and explore innovative technologies. One such technology is ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by...

Posted: June 15, 2023, 9:34 AM