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Extra credit & exemptions come to Ultra assessments in Feb

New functionality enhances Ultra courses in time for SP2023

In early February, instructors will have the option to help students showcase their knowledge on assessments with the new extra credit setting. With this feature, instructors can assign one or...

Posted: January 30, 2023, 2:24 PM

SP2023 Instructional Technology Update

The UMBC Instructional Technology 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...

Posted: January 26, 2023, 5:41 PM

Instructional Technology Welcomes Ben Amudzi to Team

I am pleased to introduce and welcome the newest member of the Instructional Technology team: Mr. Benedictus (Ben) Amudzi.  Ben joins the team as an Instructional Technology Specialist. He is...

Posted: January 23, 2023, 9:54 AM

Top 5 Ultra departments: Adoption increased as much as 100%

Departments may request Ultra as default when shells created

In a recent survey of Ultra users last semester, faculty and students expressed satisfaction with Ultra. During the Fall 2022 semester, faculty increased their use of Ultra in greater numbers. The...

Posted: January 20, 2023, 9:29 AM