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Quarterly patching downtimes - 11/20, 11/21, 12/04

As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Friday, November 20th, Saturday, November 21st and Friday,...

Posted: November 17, 2020, 12:28 PM

Upcoming VoiceThread Assignment Streamlines Functionality

Improved grading & submission processes

A new interface for the VoiceThread (VT) assignment tool will be available at the end of FA2020. The redesign is a complete overhaul of the entire assignment experience and provides new features...

Posted: November 16, 2020, 4:04 PM

USM OnTrack: New Live Labster Demos Available in December

Attend and experience these virtual lab simulations!

USM OnTrack is continuing to support adoption of Labster for online courses and is providing access to Labster for no cost for institutions or students this year.    December Demos: Intro...

Posted: November 12, 2020, 11:31 AM

Attend Webinar Focusing on Success with Online Proctoring!

Tips provided by University of Alabama at Birmingham - 11/12

Over 1,100 universities use LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor to prevent cheating during online exams. Hear how the University of Alabama at Birmingham uses these applications to proctor tens...

Posted: November 6, 2020, 6:47 PM