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Prevent late assessments after due date in Feb Ultra update

Copy Original content into Ultra, name pronunciation support

Robust assessment settings are necessary to support a range of different scenarios. Assessment settings are also important for academic integrity and honesty in courses. Ultra courses currently...

Posted: January 24, 2022, 9:40 AM

DoIT Updates Classroom AV for Spring 22

Events and Conference Services Updates UC, 1/24-25 Training

As announced in Fall 2021, DoIT’s Audio-Visual and Desktop Support units have been busy upgrading classrooms and equipping instructors with new technologies to support hybrid and in-person...

Posted: January 21, 2022, 9:52 PM

Storage issue resolved on Taki and Ada

hpc-rstor1 is now back online

We have resolved the issues with the hpc-rstor1 fileserver, it is now back online. If you had running jobs on Taki, please check on the status of these jobs. We will make an attempt to restart or...

Posted: January 21, 2022, 3:40 PM

Problems with Storage on Taki and Ada

hpc-rstor1 is having issues requiring a reboot

We are working on a storage issue on hpc-rstor1. This is one of the main NFS servers for Taki, Ada as well as a number of research systems. We are in the process of rebooting this system to bring...

Posted: January 21, 2022, 12:56 PM

HPCF User Meeting

Friday 01/28/2022 11:00-12:00

Dear taki Users, dear colleagues, dear students, I am writing as chair of the governance committee and faculty-lead for the user support in HPCF. First of all, I am glad that you are all...

Posted: January 21, 2022, 10:45 AM

Akindi Bubble Sheet Training

Learn more about the Scantron replacement tool

Are you ready for the move? At the end of the Spring 2021 semester, DoIT announced that test scoring services were moving to Akindi, a Scantron alternative. During this transition, we will be...

Posted: January 20, 2022, 11:32 AM

5 reasons you should open your Blackboard course early

Benefits help students and instructors

At UMBC, courses are created in Blackboard about four weeks before a new semester begins, providing time for faculty to transition instructional materials and assessments into a new site for...

Posted: January 20, 2022, 11:01 AM

Register Now: Equitable & Inclusive Course for Faculty

An immersive cohort on equity and inclusive course design

In Spring 2022, a new immersive, 10-week course launches for faculty and staff, designed to create and improve intentionally inclusive and equitable courses. Using conversation and reflection, the...

Posted: January 18, 2022, 12:55 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: January 14, 2022, 10:30 AM

Submit a proposal for the 2022 M.O.S.T. OER Grant Program

Faculty OER grants and Institutional OER grants available

The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for the 2022 OER Grant Program. For 2022, M.O.S.T. is seeking proposals for two grant...

Posted: January 10, 2022, 3:05 PM