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New Batch Group Management Tool Available in Bb Ultra

Custom solution works in both Ultra & Original courses

Group management is one of the most important tools in a Blackboard course. For large courses, group management is a critical component of assigning students to groups and managing engagement or...

Posted: September 18, 2020, 12:25 PM

Webex Breakout Sessions

Webex Meetings breakout sessions now available!

Cisco released an update to the Webex Meetings application to include Breakout Sessions within your Meetings. Here you can find information describing the features, roles, and a guide to using...

Posted: September 17, 2020, 2:12 PM

Use Blackboard's Ally Tool to Provide Accessible Content

Attend a product overview and demo on 9/30 from 2 - 3 p.m.

Overview and Demo: Using Ally to Provide Accessible Content Wednesday, September 30 from 2:00 p.m.  - 3:00 p.m. Please attend an overview of Ally, Blackboard’s accessibility software...

Posted: September 14, 2020, 4:07 PM

"Email Configuration Error" Phishing Attack

Phishing Attack Masquerading As Email Delivery Problem

A phishing attack urging users to download undelivered emails was reported to DoIT Security this week. Here is an example of the malicious message.   From: "umbc.edu System Administrator"...

Posted: September 11, 2020, 11:22 AM